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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.49, 4,866.81 and 2,427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.49, 4,866.81 and 2,427.95 is: 3,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.49 : 4,866.81 = 2,427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.49/4,866.81 = 2,427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.49x = 4,866.81 × 2,427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.49x = 11,816,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,816,371.34/3,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.98

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