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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.70, 4,852.20 and 1,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.70, 4,852.20 and 1,386.36 is: 2,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.70 : 4,852.20 = 1,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.70/4,852.20 = 1,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.70x = 4,852.20 × 1,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.70x = 6,726,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,895.99/3,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.25

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