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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.49, 4,472.82 and 1,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.49, 4,472.82 and 1,982.61 is: 2,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.49 : 4,472.82 = 1,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.49/4,472.82 = 1,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.49x = 4,472.82 × 1,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.49x = 8,867,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,857.66/3,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.74

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