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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,213.59, 4,821.17 and 905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,213.59, 4,821.17 and 905.09 is: 1,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,213.59 : 4,821.17 = 905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,213.59/4,821.17 = 905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,213.59x = 4,821.17 × 905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,213.59x = 4,363,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,564.12/3,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.85

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