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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.01, 4,809.53 and 1,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.01, 4,809.53 and 1,357.14 is: 2,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.01 : 4,809.53 = 1,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.01/4,809.53 = 1,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.01x = 4,809.53 × 1,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.01x = 6,527,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,205.54/3,206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.93

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