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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.48, 4,459.50 and 1,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.48, 4,459.50 and 1,834.08 is: 2,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.48 : 4,459.50 = 1,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.48/4,459.50 = 1,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.48x = 4,459.50 × 1,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.48x = 8,179,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,079.76/3,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.06

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