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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.76, 4,839.60 and 2,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.76, 4,839.60 and 2,073 is: 3,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.76 : 4,839.60 = 2,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.76/4,839.60 = 2,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.76x = 4,839.60 × 2,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.76x = 10,032,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,490.80/3,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.30

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