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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.47, 4,862.31 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.47, 4,862.31 and 901.50 is: 1,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.47 : 4,862.31 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.47/4,862.31 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.47x = 4,862.31 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.47x = 4,383,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,372.47/3,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.28

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