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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.74, 4,462.59 and 2,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.74, 4,462.59 and 2,673.46 is: 3,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.74 : 4,462.59 = 2,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.74/4,462.59 = 2,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.74x = 4,462.59 × 2,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.74x = 11,930,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930,555.86/3,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.82

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