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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.92, 4,862.16 and 1,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.92, 4,862.16 and 1,463.52 is: 2,194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.92 : 4,862.16 = 1,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.92/4,862.16 = 1,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.92x = 4,862.16 × 1,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.92x = 7,115,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,868.40/3,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.95

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