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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.41, 4,799.72 and 1,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.41, 4,799.72 and 1,007.55 is: 1,511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.41 : 4,799.72 = 1,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.41/4,799.72 = 1,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.41x = 4,799.72 × 1,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.41x = 4,835,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,952.85/3,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.51

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