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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.45, 4,459.89 and 1,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.45, 4,459.89 and 1,973.24 is: 2,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.45 : 4,459.89 = 1,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.45/4,459.89 = 1,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.45x = 4,459.89 × 1,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.45x = 8,800,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,433.34/3,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.37

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