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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.69, 4,845.93 and 1,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.69, 4,845.93 and 1,357.57 is: 2,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.69 : 4,845.93 = 1,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.69/4,845.93 = 1,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.69x = 4,845.93 × 1,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.69x = 6,578,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,676.53/3,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.31

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