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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241, 4,472.80 and 1,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241, 4,472.80 and 1,982.30 is: 2,735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241 : 4,472.80 = 1,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241/4,472.80 = 1,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241x = 4,472.80 × 1,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241x = 8,866,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,431.44/3,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.71

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