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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.31, 4,867.44 and 2,658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.31, 4,867.44 and 2,658.14 is: 4,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.31 : 4,867.44 = 2,658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.31/4,867.44 = 2,658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.31x = 4,867.44 × 2,658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.31x = 12,938,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938,324.65/3,230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.29

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