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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.36, 4,832.34 and 1,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.36, 4,832.34 and 1,273.11 is: 1,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.36 : 4,832.34 = 1,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.36/4,832.34 = 1,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.36x = 4,832.34 × 1,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.36x = 6,152,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,100.38/3,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.78

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