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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.76, 4,864.24 and 1,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.76, 4,864.24 and 1,510.16 is: 2,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.76 : 4,864.24 = 1,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.76/4,864.24 = 1,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.76x = 4,864.24 × 1,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.76x = 7,345,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,780.68/3,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.99

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