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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.61, 4,848.58 and 1,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.61, 4,848.58 and 1,589.32 is: 2,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.61 : 4,848.58 = 1,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.61/4,848.58 = 1,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.61x = 4,848.58 × 1,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.61x = 7,705,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705,944.27/3,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.55

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