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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.83, 4,645.74 and 1,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.83, 4,645.74 and 1,016.35 is: 1,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.83 : 4,645.74 = 1,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.83/4,645.74 = 1,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.83x = 4,645.74 × 1,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.83x = 4,721,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,690.05/3,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.68

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