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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.38, 4,821.57 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.38, 4,821.57 and 905.88 is: 1,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.38 : 4,821.57 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.38/4,821.57 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.38x = 4,821.57 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.38x = 4,367,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,763.83/3,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.82

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