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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.10, 4,823.10 and 1,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.10, 4,823.10 and 1,366.20 is: 2,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.10 : 4,823.10 = 1,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.10/4,823.10 = 1,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.10x = 4,823.10 × 1,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.10x = 6,589,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,319.22/3,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.49

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