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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.53, 4,799.40 and 1,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.53, 4,799.40 and 1,008.09 is: 1,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.53 : 4,799.40 = 1,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.53/4,799.40 = 1,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.53x = 4,799.40 × 1,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.53x = 4,838,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,227.15/3,199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.17

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