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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.49, 4,826.52 and 1,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.49, 4,826.52 and 1,370.48 is: 2,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.49 : 4,826.52 = 1,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.49/4,826.52 = 1,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.49x = 4,826.52 × 1,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.49x = 6,614,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,625.00/3,218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.20

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