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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.32, 4,681.98 and 812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.32, 4,681.98 and 812.82 is: 1,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.32 : 4,681.98 = 812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.32/4,681.98 = 812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.32x = 4,681.98 × 812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.32x = 3,805,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,606.98/3,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.23

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