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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.45, 4,844.70 and 2,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.45, 4,844.70 and 2,133.09 is: 3,198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.45 : 4,844.70 = 2,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.45/4,844.70 = 2,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.45x = 4,844.70 × 2,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.45x = 10,334,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,181.12/3,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.00

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