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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.91, 4,851.90 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.91, 4,851.90 and 1,155.52 is: 1,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.91 : 4,851.90 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.91/4,851.90 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.91x = 4,851.90 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.91x = 5,606,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,473.55/3,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.58

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