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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.21, 4,903.16 and 1,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.21, 4,903.16 and 1,394.75 is: 2,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.21 : 4,903.16 = 1,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.21/4,903.16 = 1,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.21x = 4,903.16 × 1,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.21x = 6,838,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,687.69/3,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.85

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