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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.08, 4,827.24 and 909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.08, 4,827.24 and 909.64 is: 1,364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.08 : 4,827.24 = 909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.08/4,827.24 = 909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.08x = 4,827.24 × 909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.08x = 4,391,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,050.59/3,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.49

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