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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.53, 4,468.97 and 1,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.53, 4,468.97 and 1,822.04 is: 2,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.53 : 4,468.97 = 1,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.53/4,468.97 = 1,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.53x = 4,468.97 × 1,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.53x = 8,142,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,666.21/3,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.31

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