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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.18, 4,870.74 and 1,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.18, 4,870.74 and 1,399.60 is: 2,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.18 : 4,870.74 = 1,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.18/4,870.74 = 1,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.18x = 4,870.74 × 1,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.18x = 6,817,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,087.70/3,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.39

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