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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.63, 4,798.35 and 2,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.63, 4,798.35 and 2,469.68 is: 3,701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.63 : 4,798.35 = 2,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.63/4,798.35 = 2,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.63x = 4,798.35 × 2,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.63x = 11,850,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850,352.69/3,201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.35

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