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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.63, 4,858.41 and 1,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.63, 4,858.41 and 1,390.25 is: 2,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.63 : 4,858.41 = 1,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.63/4,858.41 = 1,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.63x = 4,858.41 × 1,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.63x = 6,754,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,404.50/3,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.93

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