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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.28, 4,841.91 and 2,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.28, 4,841.91 and 2,411.51 is: 3,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.28 : 4,841.91 = 2,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.28/4,841.91 = 2,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.28x = 4,841.91 × 2,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.28x = 11,676,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676,290.17/3,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.06

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