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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.86, 4,798.98 and 1,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.86, 4,798.98 and 1,008.41 is: 1,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.86 : 4,798.98 = 1,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.86/4,798.98 = 1,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.86x = 4,798.98 × 1,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.86x = 4,839,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,315.43/3,199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.35

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