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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.77, 4,893.95 and 1,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.77, 4,893.95 and 1,412.60 is: 2,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.77 : 4,893.95 = 1,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.77/4,893.95 = 1,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.77x = 4,893.95 × 1,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.77x = 6,913,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,172.83/3,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.80

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