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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.65, 4,459.49 and 2,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.65, 4,459.49 and 2,113.64 is: 2,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.65 : 4,459.49 = 2,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.65/4,459.49 = 2,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.65x = 4,459.49 × 2,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.65x = 9,425,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,748.23/3,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.79

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