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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.16, 4,871.14 and 1,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.16, 4,871.14 and 1,399.41 is: 2,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.16 : 4,871.14 = 1,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.16/4,871.14 = 1,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.16x = 4,871.14 × 1,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.16x = 6,816,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,718.53/3,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.35

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