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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.55, 4,853.12 and 1,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.55, 4,853.12 and 1,481.22 is: 2,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.55 : 4,853.12 = 1,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.55/4,853.12 = 1,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.55x = 4,853.12 × 1,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.55x = 7,188,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,531.00/3,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.11

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