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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.48, 4,858.44 and 1,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.48, 4,858.44 and 1,393.60 is: 2,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.48 : 4,858.44 = 1,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.48/4,858.44 = 1,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.48x = 4,858.44 × 1,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.48x = 6,770,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,721.98/3,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.77

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