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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.06, 4,464.48 and 1,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.06, 4,464.48 and 1,976.32 is: 2,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.06 : 4,464.48 = 1,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.06/4,464.48 = 1,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.06x = 4,464.48 × 1,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.06x = 8,823,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,241.11/3,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.38

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