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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.42, 4,858.32 and 1,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.42, 4,858.32 and 1,852.42 is: 2,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.42 : 4,858.32 = 1,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.42/4,858.32 = 1,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.42x = 4,858.32 × 1,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.42x = 8,999,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,649.13/3,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.02

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