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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.23, 4,845.27 and 1,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.23, 4,845.27 and 1,995.90 is: 2,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.23 : 4,845.27 = 1,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.23/4,845.27 = 1,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.23x = 4,845.27 × 1,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.23x = 9,670,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,674.39/3,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.95

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