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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.26, 4,983.48 and 2,542.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.26, 4,983.48 and 2,542.41 is: 3,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.26 : 4,983.48 = 2,542.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.26/4,983.48 = 2,542.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.26x = 4,983.48 × 2,542.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.26x = 12,670,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670,049.39/3,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.24

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