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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.22, 4,814.16 and 1,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.22, 4,814.16 and 1,363.78 is: 2,044.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.22 : 4,814.16 = 1,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.22/4,814.16 = 1,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.22x = 4,814.16 × 1,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.22x = 6,565,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,455.12/3,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.54

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