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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.58, 4,481.56 and 1,921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.58, 4,481.56 and 1,921.34 is: 2,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.58 : 4,481.56 = 1,921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.58/4,481.56 = 1,921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.58x = 4,481.56 × 1,921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.58x = 8,610,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,600.49/3,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.39

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