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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.68, 4,894.78 and 1,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.68, 4,894.78 and 1,414.33 is: 2,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.68 : 4,894.78 = 1,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.68/4,894.78 = 1,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.68x = 4,894.78 × 1,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.68x = 6,922,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,834.20/3,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.82

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