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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.94, 5,215.14 and 1,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.94, 5,215.14 and 1,396.86 is: 2,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.94 : 5,215.14 = 1,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.94/5,215.14 = 1,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.94x = 5,215.14 × 1,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.94x = 7,284,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,820.46/3,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.18

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