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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.66, 4,810.50 and 1,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.66, 4,810.50 and 1,357.79 is: 2,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.66 : 4,810.50 = 1,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.66/4,810.50 = 1,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.66x = 4,810.50 × 1,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.66x = 6,531,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,642.78/3,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.90

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