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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.58, 4,862.15 and 1,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.58, 4,862.15 and 1,266.84 is: 1,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.58 : 4,862.15 = 1,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.58/4,862.15 = 1,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.58x = 4,862.15 × 1,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.58x = 6,159,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,559.77/3,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.17

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