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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.13, 4,858.64 and 2,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.13, 4,858.64 and 2,511.35 is: 3,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.13 : 4,858.64 = 2,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.13/4,858.64 = 2,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.13x = 4,858.64 × 2,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.13x = 12,201,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,733.01/3,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.17

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