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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.56, 4,469.44 and 1,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.56, 4,469.44 and 1,841.44 is: 2,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.56 : 4,469.44 = 1,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.56/4,469.44 = 1,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.56x = 4,469.44 × 1,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.56x = 8,230,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,205.59/3,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.32

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