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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.76, 4,847.04 and 1,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.76, 4,847.04 and 1,386.42 is: 2,078.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.76 : 4,847.04 = 1,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.76/4,847.04 = 1,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.76x = 4,847.04 × 1,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.76x = 6,720,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,033.20/3,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.09

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