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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.74, 4,811.77 and 2,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.74, 4,811.77 and 2,426.51 is: 3,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.74 : 4,811.77 = 2,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.74/4,811.77 = 2,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.74x = 4,811.77 × 2,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.74x = 11,675,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,675,782.45/3,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.02

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