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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.66, 4,828.16 and 1,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.66, 4,828.16 and 1,027.34 is: 1,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.66 : 4,828.16 = 1,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.66/4,828.16 = 1,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.66x = 4,828.16 × 1,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.66x = 4,960,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,161.89/3,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.06

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