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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.04, 4,858.83 and 1,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.04, 4,858.83 and 1,486.41 is: 2,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.04 : 4,858.83 = 1,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.04/4,858.83 = 1,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.04x = 4,858.83 × 1,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.04x = 7,222,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,213.50/3,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.68

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