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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.27, 4,868.49 and 1,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.27, 4,868.49 and 1,396.98 is: 2,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.27 : 4,868.49 = 1,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.27/4,868.49 = 1,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.27x = 4,868.49 × 1,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.27x = 6,801,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801,183.16/3,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.08

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