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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.84, 4,868.34 and 1,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.84, 4,868.34 and 1,398.52 is: 2,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.84 : 4,868.34 = 1,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.84/4,868.34 = 1,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.84x = 4,868.34 × 1,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.84x = 6,808,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,470.86/3,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.31

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