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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.52, 4,438.76 and 1,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.52, 4,438.76 and 1,819.52 is: 2,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.52 : 4,438.76 = 1,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.52/4,438.76 = 1,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.52x = 4,438.76 × 1,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.52x = 8,076,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076,412.60/3,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.92

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