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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.42, 4,815.62 and 1,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.42, 4,815.62 and 1,019.16 is: 1,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.42 : 4,815.62 = 1,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.42/4,815.62 = 1,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.42x = 4,815.62 × 1,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.42x = 4,907,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,887.28/3,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.74

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