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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.62, 4,926.78 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.62, 4,926.78 and 819.37 is: 1,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.62 : 4,926.78 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.62/4,926.78 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.62x = 4,926.78 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.62x = 4,036,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,855.73/3,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.02

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