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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.44, 4,835.52 and 1,973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.44, 4,835.52 and 1,973.43 is: 2,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.44 : 4,835.52 = 1,973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.44/4,835.52 = 1,973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.44x = 4,835.52 × 1,973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.44x = 9,542,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542,560.23/3,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.37

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