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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.13, 4,822.89 and 906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.13, 4,822.89 and 906.81 is: 1,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.13 : 4,822.89 = 906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.13/4,822.89 = 906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.13x = 4,822.89 × 906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.13x = 4,373,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,444.88/3,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.27

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