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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.95, 4,825.65 and 1,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.95, 4,825.65 and 1,367.86 is: 2,051.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.95 : 4,825.65 = 1,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.95/4,825.65 = 1,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.95x = 4,825.65 × 1,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.95x = 6,600,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,789.48/3,216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.88

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