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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.23, 4,881.72 and 3,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.23, 4,881.72 and 3,226.82 is: 4,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.23 : 4,881.72 = 3,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.23/4,881.72 = 3,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.23x = 4,881.72 × 3,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.23x = 15,752,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,407.32/3,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.08

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