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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.40, 4,848.96 and 1,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.40, 4,848.96 and 1,696.16 is: 2,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.40 : 4,848.96 = 1,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.40/4,848.96 = 1,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.40x = 4,848.96 × 1,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.40x = 8,224,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,611.99/3,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.71

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