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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.53, 4,813.71 and 1,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.53, 4,813.71 and 1,334.08 is: 2,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.53 : 4,813.71 = 1,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.53/4,813.71 = 1,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.53x = 4,813.71 × 1,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.53x = 6,421,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,874.24/3,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.50

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