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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.54, 4,852.26 and 1,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.54, 4,852.26 and 1,385.68 is: 2,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.54 : 4,852.26 = 1,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.54/4,852.26 = 1,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.54x = 4,852.26 × 1,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.54x = 6,723,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,679.64/3,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.71

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