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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.08, 4,799.70 and 1,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.08, 4,799.70 and 1,008.12 is: 1,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.08 : 4,799.70 = 1,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.08/4,799.70 = 1,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.08x = 4,799.70 × 1,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.08x = 4,838,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,673.56/3,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.52

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