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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.70, 4,805.85 and 1,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.70, 4,805.85 and 1,012.75 is: 1,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.70 : 4,805.85 = 1,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.70/4,805.85 = 1,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.70x = 4,805.85 × 1,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.70x = 4,867,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,095.49/3,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.21

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