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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.25, 4,817.72 and 1,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.25, 4,817.72 and 1,362.47 is: 2,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.25 : 4,817.72 = 1,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.25/4,817.72 = 1,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.25x = 4,817.72 × 1,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.25x = 6,563,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,978.29/3,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.06

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