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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.08, 4,851.03 and 1,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.08, 4,851.03 and 1,758.06 is: 2,631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.08 : 4,851.03 = 1,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.08/4,851.03 = 1,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.08x = 4,851.03 × 1,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.08x = 8,528,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,401.80/3,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.35

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