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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.53, 4,833.95 and 2,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.53, 4,833.95 and 2,644.09 is: 3,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.53 : 4,833.95 = 2,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.53/4,833.95 = 2,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.53x = 4,833.95 × 2,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.53x = 12,781,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,373.55/3,230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.44

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