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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.68, 4,827.52 and 1,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.68, 4,827.52 and 1,486.08 is: 2,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.68 : 4,827.52 = 1,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.68/4,827.52 = 1,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.68x = 4,827.52 × 1,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.68x = 7,174,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,080.92/3,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.20

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