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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.59, 4,848.20 and 1,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.59, 4,848.20 and 1,283.95 is: 1,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.59 : 4,848.20 = 1,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.59/4,848.20 = 1,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.59x = 4,848.20 × 1,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.59x = 6,224,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,815.73/3,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.24

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