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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.67, 4,849.76 and 1,587.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.67, 4,849.76 and 1,587.29 is: 2,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.67 : 4,849.76 = 1,587.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.67/4,849.76 = 1,587.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.67x = 4,849.76 × 1,587.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.67x = 7,697,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697,975.55/3,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.31

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