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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.41, 4,808.66 and 1,357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.41, 4,808.66 and 1,357.49 is: 2,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.41 : 4,808.66 = 1,357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.41/4,808.66 = 1,357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.41x = 4,808.66 × 1,357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.41x = 6,527,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,713.10/3,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.83

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