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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.72, 4,458.24 and 1,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.72, 4,458.24 and 1,833.44 is: 2,530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.72 : 4,458.24 = 1,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.72/4,458.24 = 1,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.72x = 4,458.24 × 1,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.72x = 8,173,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,915.55/3,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.06

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