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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.39, 4,868.68 and 1,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.39, 4,868.68 and 1,397.10 is: 2,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.39 : 4,868.68 = 1,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.39/4,868.68 = 1,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.39x = 4,868.68 × 1,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.39x = 6,802,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802,032.83/3,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.26

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