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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.96, 4,471.11 and 1,842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.96, 4,471.11 and 1,842.71 is: 2,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.96 : 4,471.11 = 1,842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.96/4,471.11 = 1,842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.96x = 4,471.11 × 1,842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.96x = 8,238,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,936.75/3,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.92

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