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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.24, 4,908.19 and 2,438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.24, 4,908.19 and 2,438.51 is: 3,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.24 : 4,908.19 = 2,438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.24/4,908.19 = 2,438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.24x = 4,908.19 × 2,438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.24x = 11,968,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,968,670.40/3,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.29

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