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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.40, 4,821.60 and 1,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.40, 4,821.60 and 1,659.20 is: 2,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.40 : 4,821.60 = 1,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.40/4,821.60 = 1,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.40x = 4,821.60 × 1,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.40x = 7,999,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,998.72/3,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.80

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