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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.93, 4,468.86 and 1,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.93, 4,468.86 and 1,979.72 is: 2,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.93 : 4,468.86 = 1,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.93/4,468.86 = 1,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.93x = 4,468.86 × 1,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.93x = 8,847,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,085.93/3,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.33

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