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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.72, 4,462.68 and 1,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.72, 4,462.68 and 1,907.48 is: 2,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.72 : 4,462.68 = 1,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.72/4,462.68 = 1,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.72x = 4,462.68 × 1,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.72x = 8,512,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,472.85/3,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.41

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