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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,213.14, 4,819.88 and 904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,213.14, 4,819.88 and 904.82 is: 1,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,213.14 : 4,819.88 = 904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,213.14/4,819.88 = 904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,213.14x = 4,819.88 × 904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,213.14x = 4,361,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,123.82/3,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.28

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