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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.76, 4,868.78 and 1,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.76, 4,868.78 and 1,395.59 is: 2,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.76 : 4,868.78 = 1,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.76/4,868.78 = 1,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.76x = 4,868.78 × 1,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.76x = 6,794,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,789.36/3,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.44

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