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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.56, 4,853.49 and 1,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.56, 4,853.49 and 1,385.18 is: 2,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.56 : 4,853.49 = 1,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.56/4,853.49 = 1,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.56x = 4,853.49 × 1,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.56x = 6,722,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,933.01/3,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.47

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