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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.82, 4,846.23 and 2,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.82, 4,846.23 and 2,258.82 is: 3,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.82 : 4,846.23 = 2,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.82/4,846.23 = 2,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.82x = 4,846.23 × 2,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.82x = 10,946,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946,761.25/3,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.23

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