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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.06, 4,851.60 and 1,386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.06, 4,851.60 and 1,386.01 is: 2,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.06 : 4,851.60 = 1,386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.06/4,851.60 = 1,386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.06x = 4,851.60 × 1,386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.06x = 6,724,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,366.98/3,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.30

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