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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.71, 4,846.37 and 1,381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.71, 4,846.37 and 1,381.41 is: 2,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.71 : 4,846.37 = 1,381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.71/4,846.37 = 1,381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.71x = 4,846.37 × 1,381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.71x = 6,694,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,817.07/3,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.24

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