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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.41, 4,821.34 and 1,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.41, 4,821.34 and 1,265.98 is: 1,900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.41 : 4,821.34 = 1,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.41/4,821.34 = 1,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.41x = 4,821.34 × 1,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.41x = 6,103,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103,720.01/3,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.04

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