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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.06, 4,889.58 and 1,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.06, 4,889.58 and 1,414.18 is: 2,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.06 : 4,889.58 = 1,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.06/4,889.58 = 1,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.06x = 4,889.58 × 1,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.06x = 6,914,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,746.24/3,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.75

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