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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.52, 4,827.62 and 910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.52, 4,827.62 and 910.02 is: 1,364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.52 : 4,827.62 = 910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.52/4,827.62 = 910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.52x = 4,827.62 × 910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.52x = 4,393,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,230.75/3,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.98

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