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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.29, 4,809.94 and 1,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.29, 4,809.94 and 1,357.41 is: 2,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.29 : 4,809.94 = 1,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.29/4,809.94 = 1,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.29x = 4,809.94 × 1,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.29x = 6,529,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,075.30/3,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.33

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