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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.16, 4,828.68 and 1,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.16, 4,828.68 and 1,921.28 is: 2,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.16 : 4,828.68 = 1,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.16/4,828.68 = 1,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.16x = 4,828.68 × 1,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.16x = 9,277,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,246.31/3,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.99

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