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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.08, 4,828.20 and 1,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.08, 4,828.20 and 1,027.12 is: 1,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.08 : 4,828.20 = 1,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.08/4,828.20 = 1,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.08x = 4,828.20 × 1,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.08x = 4,959,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,140.78/3,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.02

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