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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.47, 4,895.93 and 1,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.47, 4,895.93 and 1,314.82 is: 1,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.47 : 4,895.93 = 1,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.47/4,895.93 = 1,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.47x = 4,895.93 × 1,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.47x = 6,437,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,266.68/3,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.13

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