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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,213.66, 4,820.53 and 1,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,213.66, 4,820.53 and 1,363.62 is: 2,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,213.66 : 4,820.53 = 1,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,213.66/4,820.53 = 1,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,213.66x = 4,820.53 × 1,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,213.66x = 6,573,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,371.12/3,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.45

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