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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.83, 4,462.38 and 2,114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.83, 4,462.38 and 2,114.49 is: 2,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.83 : 4,462.38 = 2,114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.83/4,462.38 = 2,114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.83x = 4,462.38 × 2,114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.83x = 9,435,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,657.89/3,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.70

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