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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.69, 4,982.52 and 1,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.69, 4,982.52 and 1,241.17 is: 1,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.69 : 4,982.52 = 1,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.69/4,982.52 = 1,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.69x = 4,982.52 × 1,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.69x = 6,184,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,167.59/3,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.19

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