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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.80, 4,821.30 and 1,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.80, 4,821.30 and 1,750.20 is: 2,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.80 : 4,821.30 = 1,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.80/4,821.30 = 1,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.80x = 4,821.30 × 1,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.80x = 8,438,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,239.26/3,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.26

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