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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.02, 4,823.25 and 1,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.02, 4,823.25 and 1,367.18 is: 2,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.02 : 4,823.25 = 1,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.02/4,823.25 = 1,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.02x = 4,823.25 × 1,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.02x = 6,594,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,239.78/3,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.80

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