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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.97, 4,806.72 and 1,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.97, 4,806.72 and 1,357.47 is: 2,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.97 : 4,806.72 = 1,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.97/4,806.72 = 1,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.97x = 4,806.72 × 1,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.97x = 6,524,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,978.20/3,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.62

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