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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.79, 4,864.58 and 1,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.79, 4,864.58 and 1,367.56 is: 2,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.79 : 4,864.58 = 1,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.79/4,864.58 = 1,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.79x = 4,864.58 × 1,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.79x = 6,652,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,609.40/3,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.14

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