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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.77, 4,894.07 and 1,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.77, 4,894.07 and 1,388.75 is: 2,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.77 : 4,894.07 = 1,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.77/4,894.07 = 1,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.77x = 4,894.07 × 1,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.77x = 6,796,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,608.30/3,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.08

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