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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.48, 4,892.97 and 1,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.48, 4,892.97 and 1,412.91 is: 2,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.48 : 4,892.97 = 1,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.48/4,892.97 = 1,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.48x = 4,892.97 × 1,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.48x = 6,913,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,301.78/3,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.68

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