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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.62, 4,837.68 and 1,930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.62, 4,837.68 and 1,930.38 is: 2,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.62 : 4,837.68 = 1,930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.62/4,837.68 = 1,930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.62x = 4,837.68 × 1,930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.62x = 9,338,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,560.72/3,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.54

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