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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.29, 4,474.46 and 2,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.29, 4,474.46 and 2,063.96 is: 2,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.29 : 4,474.46 = 2,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.29/4,474.46 = 2,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.29x = 4,474.46 × 2,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.29x = 9,235,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,089.25/3,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.20

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