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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.38, 4,848.91 and 1,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.38, 4,848.91 and 1,750.60 is: 2,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.38 : 4,848.91 = 1,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.38/4,848.91 = 1,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.38x = 4,848.91 × 1,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.38x = 8,488,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,501.85/3,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.90

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