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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.70, 4,832.55 and 913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.70, 4,832.55 and 913.20 is: 1,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.70 : 4,832.55 = 913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.70/4,832.55 = 913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.70x = 4,832.55 × 913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.70x = 4,413,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,084.66/3,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.80

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