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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.11, 4,840.92 and 1,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.11, 4,840.92 and 1,352.86 is: 2,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.11 : 4,840.92 = 1,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.11/4,840.92 = 1,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.11x = 4,840.92 × 1,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.11x = 6,549,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,087.03/3,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.88

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