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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.21, 4,832.61 and 1,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.21, 4,832.61 and 1,371.82 is: 2,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.21 : 4,832.61 = 1,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.21/4,832.61 = 1,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.21x = 4,832.61 × 1,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.21x = 6,629,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629,471.05/3,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.71

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