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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.54, 4,821.03 and 1,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.54, 4,821.03 and 1,366.50 is: 2,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.54 : 4,821.03 = 1,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.54/4,821.03 = 1,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.54x = 4,821.03 × 1,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.54x = 6,587,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,937.50/3,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.14

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