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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206, 4,810.92 and 1,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206, 4,810.92 and 1,382 is: 2,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206 : 4,810.92 = 1,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206/4,810.92 = 1,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206x = 4,810.92 × 1,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206x = 6,648,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,691.44/3,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.83

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