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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.60, 4,798.17 and 1,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.60, 4,798.17 and 1,007.28 is: 1,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.60 : 4,798.17 = 1,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.60/4,798.17 = 1,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.60x = 4,798.17 × 1,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.60x = 4,833,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,100.68/3,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.01

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