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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.22, 4,822.83 and 906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.22, 4,822.83 and 906.72 is: 1,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.22 : 4,822.83 = 906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.22/4,822.83 = 906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.22x = 4,822.83 × 906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.22x = 4,372,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,956.42/3,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.08

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