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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.60, 4,893.60 and 1,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.60, 4,893.60 and 1,414.40 is: 2,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.60 : 4,893.60 = 1,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.60/4,893.60 = 1,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.60x = 4,893.60 × 1,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.60x = 6,921,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,507.84/3,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.82

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