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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.53, 4,803.68 and 1,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.53, 4,803.68 and 1,011.39 is: 1,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.53 : 4,803.68 = 1,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.53/4,803.68 = 1,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.53x = 4,803.68 × 1,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.53x = 4,858,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,388.86/3,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.05

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