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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.44, 4,868.52 and 1,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.44, 4,868.52 and 1,396.54 is: 2,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.44 : 4,868.52 = 1,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.44/4,868.52 = 1,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.44x = 4,868.52 × 1,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.44x = 6,799,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,082.92/3,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.96

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