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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.02, 4,808.17 and 1,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.02, 4,808.17 and 1,356.13 is: 2,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.02 : 4,808.17 = 1,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.02/4,808.17 = 1,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.02x = 4,808.17 × 1,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.02x = 6,520,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,503.58/3,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.47

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