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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.93, 4,459.95 and 1,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.93, 4,459.95 and 1,975.09 is: 2,725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.93 : 4,459.95 = 1,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.93/4,459.95 = 1,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.93x = 4,459.95 × 1,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.93x = 8,808,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,802.65/3,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.55

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