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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.93, 4,846.36 and 1,476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.93, 4,846.36 and 1,476.42 is: 2,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.93 : 4,846.36 = 1,476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.93/4,846.36 = 1,476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.93x = 4,846.36 × 1,476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.93x = 7,155,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,252.44/3,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.92

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