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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.84, 4,828.34 and 1,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.84, 4,828.34 and 1,027.56 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.84 : 4,828.34 = 1,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.84/4,828.34 = 1,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.84x = 4,828.34 × 1,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.84x = 4,961,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,403.91/3,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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