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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.83, 4,839.86 and 2,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.83, 4,839.86 and 2,534.03 is: 3,796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.83 : 4,839.86 = 2,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.83/4,839.86 = 2,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.83x = 4,839.86 × 2,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.83x = 12,264,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264,332.57/3,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.03

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