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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.52, 4,924.20 and 1,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.52, 4,924.20 and 1,230.96 is: 1,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.52 : 4,924.20 = 1,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.52/4,924.20 = 1,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.52x = 4,924.20 × 1,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.52x = 6,061,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061,493.23/3,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.16

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