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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.92, 4,849.89 and 1,384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.92, 4,849.89 and 1,384.05 is: 2,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.92 : 4,849.89 = 1,384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.92/4,849.89 = 1,384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.92x = 4,849.89 × 1,384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.92x = 6,712,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,490.25/3,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.29

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