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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.36, 4,830.84 and 1,272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.36, 4,830.84 and 1,272.11 is: 1,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.36 : 4,830.84 = 1,272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.36/4,830.84 = 1,272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.36x = 4,830.84 × 1,272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.36x = 6,145,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,335.72/3,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.28

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