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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.84, 4,482.21 and 1,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.84, 4,482.21 and 1,921.24 is: 2,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.84 : 4,482.21 = 1,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.84/4,482.21 = 1,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.84x = 4,482.21 × 1,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.84x = 8,611,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611,401.14/3,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.42

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