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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.03, 4,865.54 and 1,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.03, 4,865.54 and 1,296.09 is: 1,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.03 : 4,865.54 = 1,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.03/4,865.54 = 1,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.03x = 4,865.54 × 1,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.03x = 6,306,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,171.26/3,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.73

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