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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.68, 4,832.12 and 913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.68, 4,832.12 and 913.36 is: 1,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.68 : 4,832.12 = 913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.68/4,832.12 = 913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.68x = 4,832.12 × 913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.68x = 4,413,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,465.12/3,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.93

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