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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.06, 4,823.31 and 1,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.06, 4,823.31 and 1,366.23 is: 2,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.06 : 4,823.31 = 1,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.06/4,823.31 = 1,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.06x = 4,823.31 × 1,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.06x = 6,589,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,750.82/3,215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.65

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