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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.47, 4,845.61 and 1,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.47, 4,845.61 and 1,923.27 is: 2,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.47 : 4,845.61 = 1,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.47/4,845.61 = 1,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.47x = 4,845.61 × 1,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.47x = 9,319,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319,416.34/3,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.85

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