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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.06, 4,851.24 and 1,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.06, 4,851.24 and 1,383.68 is: 2,076.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.06 : 4,851.24 = 1,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.06/4,851.24 = 1,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.06x = 4,851.24 × 1,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.06x = 6,712,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,539.51/3,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.22

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