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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.69, 5,113.64 and 1,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.69, 5,113.64 and 1,217.28 is: 1,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.69 : 5,113.64 = 1,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.69/5,113.64 = 1,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.69x = 5,113.64 × 1,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.69x = 6,224,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,731.70/3,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.14

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