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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.55, 4,818.96 and 1,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.55, 4,818.96 and 1,021.23 is: 1,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.55 : 4,818.96 = 1,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.55/4,818.96 = 1,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.55x = 4,818.96 × 1,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.55x = 4,921,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,266.52/3,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.89

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