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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.38, 4,850.56 and 1,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.38, 4,850.56 and 1,384.50 is: 2,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.38 : 4,850.56 = 1,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.38/4,850.56 = 1,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.38x = 4,850.56 × 1,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.38x = 6,715,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,600.32/3,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.96

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