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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.66, 4,469.31 and 1,841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.66, 4,469.31 and 1,841.41 is: 2,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.66 : 4,469.31 = 1,841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.66/4,469.31 = 1,841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.66x = 4,469.31 × 1,841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.66x = 8,229,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,837.71/3,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.12

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