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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.35, 4,823.61 and 1,367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.35, 4,823.61 and 1,367.95 is: 2,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.35 : 4,823.61 = 1,367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.35/4,823.61 = 1,367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.35x = 4,823.61 × 1,367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.35x = 6,598,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,457.30/3,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.26

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