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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.58, 4,438.90 and 1,819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.58, 4,438.90 and 1,819.33 is: 2,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.58 : 4,438.90 = 1,819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.58/4,438.90 = 1,819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.58x = 4,438.90 × 1,819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.58x = 8,075,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,815.11/3,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.69

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