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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.53, 4,849.56 and 1,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.53, 4,849.56 and 1,382.67 is: 2,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.53 : 4,849.56 = 1,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.53/4,849.56 = 1,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.53x = 4,849.56 × 1,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.53x = 6,705,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,341.13/3,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.33

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