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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.63, 4,868.60 and 1,396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.63, 4,868.60 and 1,396.77 is: 2,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.63 : 4,868.60 = 1,396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.63/4,868.60 = 1,396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.63x = 4,868.60 × 1,396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.63x = 6,800,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,307.44/3,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.57

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