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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.56, 4,851.99 and 1,384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.56, 4,851.99 and 1,384.18 is: 2,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.56 : 4,851.99 = 1,384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.56/4,851.99 = 1,384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.56x = 4,851.99 × 1,384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.56x = 6,716,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,027.52/3,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.98

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