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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.20, 5,202.44 and 3,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.20, 5,202.44 and 3,225.36 is: 4,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.20 : 5,202.44 = 3,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.20/5,202.44 = 3,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.20x = 5,202.44 × 3,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.20x = 16,779,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779,741.88/3,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.21

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