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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.23, 4,460.49 and 2,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.23, 4,460.49 and 2,053.32 is: 2,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.23 : 4,460.49 = 2,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.23/4,460.49 = 2,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.23x = 4,460.49 × 2,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.23x = 9,158,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,813.33/3,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.59

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