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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.52, 4,847.36 and 1,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.52, 4,847.36 and 1,691.84 is: 2,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.52 : 4,847.36 = 1,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.52/4,847.36 = 1,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.52x = 4,847.36 × 1,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.52x = 8,200,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,957.54/3,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.66

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