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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.50, 4,827.75 and 910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.50, 4,827.75 and 910.06 is: 1,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.50 : 4,827.75 = 910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.50/4,827.75 = 910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.50x = 4,827.75 × 910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.50x = 4,393,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,542.17/3,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.09

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