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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.64, 4,851.84 and 1,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.64, 4,851.84 and 1,385.16 is: 2,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.64 : 4,851.84 = 1,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.64/4,851.84 = 1,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.64x = 4,851.84 × 1,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.64x = 6,720,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,574.69/3,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.33

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