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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.67, 4,848.26 and 1,586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.67, 4,848.26 and 1,586.29 is: 2,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.67 : 4,848.26 = 1,586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.67/4,848.26 = 1,586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.67x = 4,848.26 × 1,586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.67x = 7,690,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,746.36/3,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.81

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