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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.56, 4,825.98 and 2,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.56, 4,825.98 and 2,451.24 is: 3,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.56 : 4,825.98 = 2,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.56/4,825.98 = 2,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.56x = 4,825.98 × 2,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.56x = 11,829,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,829,635.22/3,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.45

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