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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.64, 4,826.85 and 909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.64, 4,826.85 and 909.14 is: 1,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.64 : 4,826.85 = 909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.64/4,826.85 = 909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.64x = 4,826.85 × 909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.64x = 4,388,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,282.41/3,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.82

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