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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.94, 4,804.41 and 1,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.94, 4,804.41 and 1,011.66 is: 1,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.94 : 4,804.41 = 1,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.94/4,804.41 = 1,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.94x = 4,804.41 × 1,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.94x = 4,860,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,455.74/3,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.50

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