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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.06, 4,821.99 and 1,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.06, 4,821.99 and 1,366.20 is: 2,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.06 : 4,821.99 = 1,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.06/4,821.99 = 1,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.06x = 4,821.99 × 1,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.06x = 6,587,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,802.74/3,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.41

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