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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.92, 4,864.52 and 1,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.92, 4,864.52 and 1,394.08 is: 2,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.92 : 4,864.52 = 1,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.92/4,864.52 = 1,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.92x = 4,864.52 × 1,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.92x = 6,781,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,530.04/3,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.54

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