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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.64, 4,822.88 and 1,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.64, 4,822.88 and 1,370.30 is: 2,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.64 : 4,822.88 = 1,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.64/4,822.88 = 1,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.64x = 4,822.88 × 1,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.64x = 6,608,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,761.50/3,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.92

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