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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.52, 4,850.40 and 3,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.52, 4,850.40 and 3,190.80 is: 4,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.52 : 4,850.40 = 3,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.52/4,850.40 = 3,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.52x = 4,850.40 × 3,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.52x = 15,476,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476,656.32/3,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.32

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