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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.43, 4,850.64 and 1,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.43, 4,850.64 and 1,384.55 is: 2,077.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.43 : 4,850.64 = 1,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.43/4,850.64 = 1,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.43x = 4,850.64 × 1,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.43x = 6,715,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,929.36/3,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.03

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