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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.64, 4,815.28 and 1,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.64, 4,815.28 and 1,360.80 is: 2,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.64 : 4,815.28 = 1,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.64/4,815.28 = 1,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.64x = 4,815.28 × 1,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.64x = 6,552,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,633.02/3,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.55

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