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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.71, 4,829.93 and 3,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.71, 4,829.93 and 3,029.54 is: 4,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.71 : 4,829.93 = 3,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.71/4,829.93 = 3,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.71x = 4,829.93 × 3,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.71x = 14,632,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,454.06/3,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.80

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