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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.33, 4,470.25 and 1,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.33, 4,470.25 and 1,842.08 is: 2,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.33 : 4,470.25 = 1,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.33/4,470.25 = 1,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.33x = 4,470.25 × 1,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.33x = 8,234,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,558.12/3,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.06

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