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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.90, 4,828.39 and 910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.90, 4,828.39 and 910.40 is: 1,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.90 : 4,828.39 = 910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.90/4,828.39 = 910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.90x = 4,828.39 × 910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.90x = 4,395,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,739.84/3,218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.61

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