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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.15, 4,808.22 and 1,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.15, 4,808.22 and 1,356.28 is: 2,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.15 : 4,808.22 = 1,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.15/4,808.22 = 1,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.15x = 4,808.22 × 1,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.15x = 6,521,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,292.62/3,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.63

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