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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.06, 4,469.99 and 1,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.06, 4,469.99 and 1,841.81 is: 2,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.06 : 4,469.99 = 1,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.06/4,469.99 = 1,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.06x = 4,469.99 × 1,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.06x = 8,232,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,840.72/3,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.74

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