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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.43, 4,644.41 and 1,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.43, 4,644.41 and 1,016.88 is: 1,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.43 : 4,644.41 = 1,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.43/4,644.41 = 1,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.43x = 4,644.41 × 1,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.43x = 4,722,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,807.64/3,097.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.75

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