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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.08, 4,842.36 and 1,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.08, 4,842.36 and 1,353.83 is: 2,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.08 : 4,842.36 = 1,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.08/4,842.36 = 1,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.08x = 4,842.36 × 1,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.08x = 6,555,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,708.03/3,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.32

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