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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.54, 4,862.40 and 901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.54, 4,862.40 and 901.72 is: 1,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.54 : 4,862.40 = 901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.54/4,862.40 = 901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.54x = 4,862.40 × 901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.54x = 4,384,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,523.33/3,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.61

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