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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.81, 4,481.16 and 1,920.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.81, 4,481.16 and 1,920.57 is: 2,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.81 : 4,481.16 = 1,920.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.81/4,481.16 = 1,920.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.81x = 4,481.16 × 1,920.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.81x = 8,606,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606,381.46/3,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.72

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