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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.73, 4,899.44 and 1,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.73, 4,899.44 and 1,416.42 is: 2,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.73 : 4,899.44 = 1,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.73/4,899.44 = 1,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.73x = 4,899.44 × 1,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.73x = 6,939,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,664.80/3,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.00

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