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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.96, 4,868.46 and 1,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.96, 4,868.46 and 1,371.70 is: 2,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.96 : 4,868.46 = 1,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.96/4,868.46 = 1,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.96x = 4,868.46 × 1,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.96x = 6,678,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,066.58/3,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.98

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