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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.72, 4,871.94 and 1,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.72, 4,871.94 and 1,372.46 is: 2,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.72 : 4,871.94 = 1,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.72/4,871.94 = 1,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.72x = 4,871.94 × 1,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.72x = 6,686,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,542.77/3,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.48

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