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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.74, 4,826.86 and 1,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.74, 4,826.86 and 1,370.73 is: 2,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.74 : 4,826.86 = 1,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.74/4,826.86 = 1,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.74x = 4,826.86 × 1,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.74x = 6,616,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,321.81/3,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.56

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