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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.35, 4,893.49 and 1,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.35, 4,893.49 and 1,314.52 is: 1,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.35 : 4,893.49 = 1,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.35/4,893.49 = 1,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.35x = 4,893.49 × 1,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.35x = 6,432,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,590.47/3,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.77

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