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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.60, 4,825.58 and 1,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.60, 4,825.58 and 1,367.76 is: 2,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.60 : 4,825.58 = 1,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.60/4,825.58 = 1,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.60x = 4,825.58 × 1,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.60x = 6,600,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,235.30/3,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.29

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