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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.54, 4,832.43 and 2,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.54, 4,832.43 and 2,400.46 is: 3,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.54 : 4,832.43 = 2,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.54/4,832.43 = 2,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.54x = 4,832.43 × 2,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.54x = 11,600,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600,054.92/3,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.90

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