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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.37, 4,819.41 and 1,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.37, 4,819.41 and 1,363.59 is: 2,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.37 : 4,819.41 = 1,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.37/4,819.41 = 1,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.37x = 4,819.41 × 1,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.37x = 6,571,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,699.28/3,212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.75

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