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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.26, 4,852.09 and 1,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.26, 4,852.09 and 1,386.16 is: 2,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.26 : 4,852.09 = 1,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.26/4,852.09 = 1,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.26x = 4,852.09 × 1,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.26x = 6,725,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,782.17/3,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.90

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