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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.49, 4,846.18 and 1,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.49, 4,846.18 and 1,382.43 is: 2,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.49 : 4,846.18 = 1,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.49/4,846.18 = 1,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.49x = 4,846.18 × 1,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.49x = 6,699,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,485.59/3,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.91

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