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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.29, 4,811.44 and 1,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.29, 4,811.44 and 1,358.41 is: 2,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.29 : 4,811.44 = 1,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.29/4,811.44 = 1,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.29x = 4,811.44 × 1,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.29x = 6,535,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,908.21/3,207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.83

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