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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.70, 4,861.18 and 1,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.70, 4,861.18 and 1,390.30 is: 2,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.70 : 4,861.18 = 1,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.70/4,861.18 = 1,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.70x = 4,861.18 × 1,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.70x = 6,758,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,498.55/3,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.15

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