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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.74, 4,844.99 and 1,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.74, 4,844.99 and 1,996.54 is: 2,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.74 : 4,844.99 = 1,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.74/4,844.99 = 1,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.74x = 4,844.99 × 1,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.74x = 9,673,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,209.21/3,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.19

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