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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.47, 4,826.82 and 1,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.47, 4,826.82 and 1,368.59 is: 2,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.47 : 4,826.82 = 1,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.47/4,826.82 = 1,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.47x = 4,826.82 × 1,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.47x = 6,605,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,913.45/3,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.14

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