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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.76, 4,869.24 and 1,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.76, 4,869.24 and 1,397.46 is: 2,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.76 : 4,869.24 = 1,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.76/4,869.24 = 1,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.76x = 4,869.24 × 1,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.76x = 6,804,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,568.13/3,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.80

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