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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.76, 4,873.28 and 1,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.76, 4,873.28 and 1,398.62 is: 2,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.76 : 4,873.28 = 1,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.76/4,873.28 = 1,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.76x = 4,873.28 × 1,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.76x = 6,815,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,835.51/3,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.98

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