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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.64, 4,829.34 and 1,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.64, 4,829.34 and 1,370.16 is: 2,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.64 : 4,829.34 = 1,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.64/4,829.34 = 1,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.64x = 4,829.34 × 1,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.64x = 6,616,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,968.49/3,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.83

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