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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.26, 4,812.89 and 1,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.26, 4,812.89 and 1,359.38 is: 2,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.26 : 4,812.89 = 1,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.26/4,812.89 = 1,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.26x = 4,812.89 × 1,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.26x = 6,542,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,546.41/3,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.28

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