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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.25, 4,855.47 and 1,481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.25, 4,855.47 and 1,481.74 is: 2,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.25 : 4,855.47 = 1,481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.25/4,855.47 = 1,481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.25x = 4,855.47 × 1,481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.25x = 7,194,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,544.12/3,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.42

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