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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.88, 4,826.68 and 1,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.88, 4,826.68 and 1,486 is: 2,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.88 : 4,826.68 = 1,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.88/4,826.68 = 1,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.88x = 4,826.68 × 1,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.88x = 7,172,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,446.48/3,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.24

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