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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.56, 4,511.62 and 2,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.56, 4,511.62 and 2,484.24 is: 3,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.56 : 4,511.62 = 2,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.56/4,511.62 = 2,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.56x = 4,511.62 × 2,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.56x = 11,207,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207,946.87/3,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.87

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