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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.70, 4,844.80 and 1,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.70, 4,844.80 and 1,355.46 is: 2,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.70 : 4,844.80 = 1,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.70/4,844.80 = 1,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.70x = 4,844.80 × 1,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.70x = 6,566,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,932.61/3,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.78

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