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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.38, 4,798.94 and 1,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.38, 4,798.94 and 1,009.68 is: 1,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.38 : 4,798.94 = 1,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.38/4,798.94 = 1,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.38x = 4,798.94 × 1,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.38x = 4,845,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,388.69/3,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.48

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