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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.62, 4,469.67 and 1,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.62, 4,469.67 and 1,841.46 is: 2,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.62 : 4,469.67 = 1,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.62/4,469.67 = 1,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.62x = 4,469.67 × 1,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.62x = 8,230,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,718.52/3,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.43

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