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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.54, 4,815.80 and 1,361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.54, 4,815.80 and 1,361.09 is: 2,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.54 : 4,815.80 = 1,361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.54/4,815.80 = 1,361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.54x = 4,815.80 × 1,361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.54x = 6,554,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,706.34/3,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.26

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