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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.74, 4,862.20 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.74, 4,862.20 and 901.92 is: 1,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.74 : 4,862.20 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.74/4,862.20 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.74x = 4,862.20 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.74x = 4,385,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,288.86/3,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.76

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