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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.82, 4,858.65 and 1,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.82, 4,858.65 and 1,761.02 is: 2,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.82 : 4,858.65 = 1,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.82/4,858.65 = 1,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.82x = 4,858.65 × 1,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.82x = 8,556,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,179.82/3,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.31

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