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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.58, 4,818.06 and 1,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.58, 4,818.06 and 1,363.14 is: 2,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.58 : 4,818.06 = 1,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.58/4,818.06 = 1,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.58x = 4,818.06 × 1,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.58x = 6,567,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,690.31/3,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.37

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