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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.97, 4,846.37 and 1,923.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.97, 4,846.37 and 1,923.77 is: 2,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.97 : 4,846.37 = 1,923.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.97/4,846.37 = 1,923.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.97x = 4,846.37 × 1,923.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.97x = 9,323,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,267.36/3,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.59

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