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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.06, 4,841.60 and 1,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.06, 4,841.60 and 1,357.16 is: 2,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.06 : 4,841.60 = 1,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.06/4,841.60 = 1,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.06x = 4,841.60 × 1,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.06x = 6,570,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,825.86/3,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.27

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