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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.35, 4,801.02 and 1,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.35, 4,801.02 and 1,008.88 is: 1,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.35 : 4,801.02 = 1,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.35/4,801.02 = 1,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.35x = 4,801.02 × 1,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.35x = 4,843,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,653.06/3,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.48

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