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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.36, 4,810.20 and 1,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.36, 4,810.20 and 1,357.48 is: 2,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.36 : 4,810.20 = 1,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.36/4,810.20 = 1,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.36x = 4,810.20 × 1,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.36x = 6,529,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,750.30/3,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.50

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