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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.36, 4,893.48 and 1,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.36, 4,893.48 and 1,314.52 is: 1,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.36 : 4,893.48 = 1,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.36/4,893.48 = 1,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.36x = 4,893.48 × 1,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.36x = 6,432,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,577.33/3,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.76

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