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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.70, 4,863.46 and 2,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.70, 4,863.46 and 2,319.16 is: 3,483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.70 : 4,863.46 = 2,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.70/4,863.46 = 2,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.70x = 4,863.46 × 2,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.70x = 11,279,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,279,141.89/3,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.69

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