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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.62, 4,731.48 and 1,398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.62, 4,731.48 and 1,398.39 is: 2,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.62 : 4,731.48 = 1,398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.62/4,731.48 = 1,398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.62x = 4,731.48 × 1,398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.62x = 6,616,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,436.57/3,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.04

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