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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.06, 4,846.10 and 1,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.06, 4,846.10 and 1,360.16 is: 2,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.06 : 4,846.10 = 1,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.06/4,846.10 = 1,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.06x = 4,846.10 × 1,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.06x = 6,591,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591,471.38/3,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.77

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