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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.11, 4,809.66 and 1,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.11, 4,809.66 and 1,356.27 is: 2,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.11 : 4,809.66 = 1,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.11/4,809.66 = 1,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.11x = 4,809.66 × 1,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.11x = 6,523,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,197.57/3,205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.25

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