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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.54, 4,862.58 and 1,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.54, 4,862.58 and 1,488.91 is: 2,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.54 : 4,862.58 = 1,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.54/4,862.58 = 1,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.54x = 4,862.58 × 1,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.54x = 7,239,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,943.99/3,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.42

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