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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.04, 4,818.05 and 1,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.04, 4,818.05 and 1,362.59 is: 2,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.04 : 4,818.05 = 1,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.04/4,818.05 = 1,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.04x = 4,818.05 × 1,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.04x = 6,564,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,995.85/3,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.51

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