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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.84, 4,463.28 and 3,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.84, 4,463.28 and 3,170.13 is: 4,361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.84 : 4,463.28 = 3,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.84/4,463.28 = 3,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.84x = 4,463.28 × 3,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.84x = 14,149,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,177.83/3,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.86

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