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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.66, 4,846.92 and 1,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.66, 4,846.92 and 1,476.12 is: 2,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.66 : 4,846.92 = 1,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.66/4,846.92 = 1,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.66x = 4,846.92 × 1,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.66x = 7,154,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,635.55/3,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.92

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