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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.73, 4,847.15 and 2,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.73, 4,847.15 and 2,007.18 is: 3,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.73 : 4,847.15 = 2,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.73/4,847.15 = 2,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.73x = 4,847.15 × 2,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.73x = 9,729,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,729,107.55/3,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.99

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