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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.41, 4,811.61 and 1,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.41, 4,811.61 and 1,358.54 is: 2,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.41 : 4,811.61 = 1,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.41/4,811.61 = 1,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.41x = 4,811.61 × 1,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.41x = 6,536,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,764.65/3,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.02

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