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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.76, 4,980.62 and 1,241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.76, 4,980.62 and 1,241.39 is: 1,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.76 : 4,980.62 = 1,241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.76/4,980.62 = 1,241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.76x = 4,980.62 × 1,241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.76x = 6,182,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,907.42/3,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.78

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