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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.78, 4,438.50 and 1,819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.78, 4,438.50 and 1,819.26 is: 2,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.78 : 4,438.50 = 1,819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.78/4,438.50 = 1,819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.78x = 4,438.50 × 1,819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.78x = 8,074,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,785.51/3,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.21

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