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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.48, 4,530.46 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.48, 4,530.46 and 2,441.24 is: 3,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.48 : 4,530.46 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.48/4,530.46 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.48x = 4,530.46 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.48x = 11,059,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059,940.17/3,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.41

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