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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.40, 4,462.31 and 3,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.40, 4,462.31 and 3,092.62 is: 4,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.40 : 4,462.31 = 3,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.40/4,462.31 = 3,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.40x = 4,462.31 × 3,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.40x = 13,800,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,210.42/3,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.49

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