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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.15, 4,644.62 and 1,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.15, 4,644.62 and 1,016.39 is: 1,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.15 : 4,644.62 = 1,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.15/4,644.62 = 1,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.15x = 4,644.62 × 1,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.15x = 4,720,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,717.02/3,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.71

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