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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.66, 4,855.92 and 1,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.66, 4,855.92 and 1,482.12 is: 2,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.66 : 4,855.92 = 1,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.66/4,855.92 = 1,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.66x = 4,855.92 × 1,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.66x = 7,197,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,056.15/3,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.92

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