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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.43, 4,731.62 and 1,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.43, 4,731.62 and 1,398.16 is: 2,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.43 : 4,731.62 = 1,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.43/4,731.62 = 1,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.43x = 4,731.62 × 1,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.43x = 6,615,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,560.74/3,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.89

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