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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.84, 4,867.50 and 1,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.84, 4,867.50 and 1,395.52 is: 2,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.84 : 4,867.50 = 1,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.84/4,867.50 = 1,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.84x = 4,867.50 × 1,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.84x = 6,792,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,693.60/3,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.38

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