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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.19, 4,827.62 and 1,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.19, 4,827.62 and 1,027 is: 1,540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.19 : 4,827.62 = 1,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.19/4,827.62 = 1,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.19x = 4,827.62 × 1,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.19x = 4,957,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,965.74/3,218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.61

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