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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.63, 4,810.79 and 1,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.63, 4,810.79 and 1,357.82 is: 2,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.63 : 4,810.79 = 1,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.63/4,810.79 = 1,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.63x = 4,810.79 × 1,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.63x = 6,532,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,186.88/3,206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.09

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