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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.86, 4,806.46 and 1,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.86, 4,806.46 and 1,354.98 is: 2,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.86 : 4,806.46 = 1,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.86/4,806.46 = 1,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.86x = 4,806.46 × 1,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.86x = 6,512,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,657.17/3,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.75

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