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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.69, 4,828.37 and 1,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.69, 4,828.37 and 1,027.50 is: 1,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.69 : 4,828.37 = 1,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.69/4,828.37 = 1,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.69x = 4,828.37 × 1,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.69x = 4,961,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,150.18/3,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.36

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