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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.66, 4,473.08 and 2,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.66, 4,473.08 and 2,046.20 is: 2,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.66 : 4,473.08 = 2,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.66/4,473.08 = 2,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.66x = 4,473.08 × 2,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.66x = 9,152,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,816.30/3,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.50

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