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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.54, 4,820.30 and 1,364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.54, 4,820.30 and 1,364.09 is: 2,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.54 : 4,820.30 = 1,364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.54/4,820.30 = 1,364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.54x = 4,820.30 × 1,364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.54x = 6,575,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,292.11/3,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.76

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