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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.47, 4,469.84 and 2,059.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.47, 4,469.84 and 2,059.31 is: 2,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.47 : 4,469.84 = 2,059.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.47/4,469.84 = 2,059.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.47x = 4,469.84 × 2,059.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.47x = 9,204,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,753.56/3,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.32

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