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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.08, 4,473.23 and 1,915.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.08, 4,473.23 and 1,915.52 is: 2,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.08 : 4,473.23 = 1,915.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.08/4,473.23 = 1,915.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.08x = 4,473.23 × 1,915.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.08x = 8,568,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,529.59/3,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.73

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