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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.38, 4,868.22 and 1,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.38, 4,868.22 and 1,396.52 is: 2,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.38 : 4,868.22 = 1,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.38/4,868.22 = 1,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.38x = 4,868.22 × 1,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.38x = 6,798,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,566.59/3,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.20

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