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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.44, 4,851.69 and 1,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.44, 4,851.69 and 1,478.16 is: 2,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.44 : 4,851.69 = 1,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.44/4,851.69 = 1,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.44x = 4,851.69 × 1,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.44x = 7,171,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,574.09/3,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.20

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