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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.41, 4,861.44 and 1,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.41, 4,861.44 and 1,019.21 is: 1,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.41 : 4,861.44 = 1,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.41/4,861.44 = 1,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.41x = 4,861.44 × 1,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.41x = 4,954,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,803.96/3,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.07

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