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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.60, 4,818.96 and 1,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.60, 4,818.96 and 1,364.04 is: 2,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.60 : 4,818.96 = 1,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.60/4,818.96 = 1,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.60x = 4,818.96 × 1,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.60x = 6,573,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,254.20/3,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.09

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