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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.38, 4,469.04 and 1,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.38, 4,469.04 and 1,841.13 is: 2,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.38 : 4,469.04 = 1,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.38/4,469.04 = 1,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.38x = 4,469.04 × 1,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.38x = 8,228,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,083.62/3,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.80

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