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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.55, 4,847.18 and 1,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.55, 4,847.18 and 1,385.13 is: 2,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.55 : 4,847.18 = 1,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.55/4,847.18 = 1,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.55x = 4,847.18 × 1,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.55x = 6,713,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,967.51/3,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.35

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