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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.68, 4,803.72 and 1,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.68, 4,803.72 and 1,229.84 is: 1,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.68 : 4,803.72 = 1,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.68/4,803.72 = 1,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.68x = 4,803.72 × 1,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.68x = 5,907,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,807.00/3,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.49

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