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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.39, 4,862.46 and 1,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.39, 4,862.46 and 1,366.14 is: 2,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.39 : 4,862.46 = 1,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.39/4,862.46 = 1,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.39x = 4,862.46 × 1,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.39x = 6,642,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,801.10/3,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.00

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