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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.72, 4,803.73 and 1,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.72, 4,803.73 and 1,011.46 is: 1,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.72 : 4,803.73 = 1,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.72/4,803.73 = 1,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.72x = 4,803.73 × 1,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.72x = 4,858,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,780.75/3,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.08

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