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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.32, 4,868.16 and 1,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.32, 4,868.16 and 1,397.28 is: 2,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.32 : 4,868.16 = 1,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.32/4,868.16 = 1,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.32x = 4,868.16 × 1,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.32x = 6,802,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802,182.60/3,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.00

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