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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.68, 4,827.30 and 1,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.68, 4,827.30 and 1,027 is: 1,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.68 : 4,827.30 = 1,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.68/4,827.30 = 1,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.68x = 4,827.30 × 1,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.68x = 4,957,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,637.10/3,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.27

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