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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228, 4,842.27 and 919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228, 4,842.27 and 919.50 is: 1,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228 : 4,842.27 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228/4,842.27 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228x = 4,842.27 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228x = 4,452,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,467.27/3,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.33

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