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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.64, 4,458.03 and 1,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.64, 4,458.03 and 1,904.16 is: 2,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.64 : 4,458.03 = 1,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.64/4,458.03 = 1,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.64x = 4,458.03 × 1,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.64x = 8,488,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,802.40/3,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.59

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