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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.53, 4,469.08 and 1,822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.53, 4,469.08 and 1,822.30 is: 2,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.53 : 4,469.08 = 1,822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.53/4,469.08 = 1,822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.53x = 4,469.08 × 1,822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.53x = 8,144,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,000.55/3,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.72

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