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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.52, 4,821.52 and 906.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.52, 4,821.52 and 906.04 is: 1,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.52 : 4,821.52 = 906.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.52/4,821.52 = 906.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.52x = 4,821.52 × 906.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.52x = 4,368,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,489.98/3,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.99

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