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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.84, 4,848.84 and 1,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.84, 4,848.84 and 1,385.52 is: 2,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.84 : 4,848.84 = 1,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.84/4,848.84 = 1,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.84x = 4,848.84 × 1,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.84x = 6,718,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,164.80/3,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.82

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