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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.63, 4,470.59 and 1,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.63, 4,470.59 and 1,823.39 is: 2,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.63 : 4,470.59 = 1,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.63/4,470.59 = 1,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.63x = 4,470.59 × 1,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.63x = 8,151,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,629.10/3,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.22

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