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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.41, 4,821.61 and 905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.41, 4,821.61 and 905.91 is: 1,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.41 : 4,821.61 = 905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.41/4,821.61 = 905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.41x = 4,821.61 × 905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.41x = 4,367,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,940.19/3,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.86

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