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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.73, 4,897.93 and 1,415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.73, 4,897.93 and 1,415.41 is: 2,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.73 : 4,897.93 = 1,415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.73/4,897.93 = 1,415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.73x = 4,897.93 × 1,415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.73x = 6,932,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,579.10/3,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.48

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