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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239, 4,857.62 and 1,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239, 4,857.62 and 1,391 is: 2,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239 : 4,857.62 = 1,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239/4,857.62 = 1,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239x = 4,857.62 × 1,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239x = 6,756,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,949.42/3,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.12

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