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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.69, 4,470.68 and 1,823.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.69, 4,470.68 and 1,823.46 is: 2,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.69 : 4,470.68 = 1,823.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.69/4,470.68 = 1,823.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.69x = 4,470.68 × 1,823.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.69x = 8,152,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,074.68/3,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.31

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