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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.24, 4,999.80 and 3,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.24, 4,999.80 and 3,225.20 is: 4,839.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.24 : 4,999.80 = 3,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.24/4,999.80 = 3,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.24x = 4,999.80 × 3,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.24x = 16,125,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,354.96/3,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.19

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