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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.63, 4,871.59 and 1,398.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.63, 4,871.59 and 1,398.77 is: 2,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.63 : 4,871.59 = 1,398.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.63/4,871.59 = 1,398.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.63x = 4,871.59 × 1,398.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.63x = 6,814,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,233.94/3,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.57

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