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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.72, 4,458.26 and 1,973.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.72, 4,458.26 and 1,973.87 is: 2,723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.72 : 4,458.26 = 1,973.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.72/4,458.26 = 1,973.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.72x = 4,458.26 × 1,973.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.72x = 8,800,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,041.75/3,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.87

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