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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.65, 4,461.50 and 2,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.65, 4,461.50 and 2,113.74 is: 2,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.65 : 4,461.50 = 2,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.65/4,461.50 = 2,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.65x = 4,461.50 × 2,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.65x = 9,430,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,456.29/3,231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.15

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