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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.78, 4,840.50 and 3,153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.78, 4,840.50 and 3,153.21 is: 4,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.78 : 4,840.50 = 3,153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.78/4,840.50 = 3,153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.78x = 4,840.50 × 3,153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.78x = 15,263,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,113.01/3,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.82

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