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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.86, 4,989.60 and 1,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.86, 4,989.60 and 1,245.96 is: 1,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.86 : 4,989.60 = 1,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.86/4,989.60 = 1,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.86x = 4,989.60 × 1,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.86x = 6,216,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,842.02/3,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.24

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