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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.09, 4,823.38 and 1,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.09, 4,823.38 and 1,366.27 is: 2,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.09 : 4,823.38 = 1,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.09/4,823.38 = 1,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.09x = 4,823.38 × 1,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.09x = 6,590,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,029.04/3,215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.72

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