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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.63, 4,473.23 and 1,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.63, 4,473.23 and 1,982.17 is: 2,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.63 : 4,473.23 = 1,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.63/4,473.23 = 1,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.63x = 4,473.23 × 1,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.63x = 8,866,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,702.31/3,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.26

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