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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.61, 4,926.81 and 819.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.61, 4,926.81 and 819.42 is: 1,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.61 : 4,926.81 = 819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.61/4,926.81 = 819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.61x = 4,926.81 × 819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.61x = 4,037,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,126.65/3,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.10

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