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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.97, 4,825.85 and 1,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.97, 4,825.85 and 1,268.73 is: 1,903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.97 : 4,825.85 = 1,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.97/4,825.85 = 1,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.97x = 4,825.85 × 1,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.97x = 6,122,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,694.33/3,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.84

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