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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.21, 4,806.90 and 1,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.21, 4,806.90 and 1,013.55 is: 1,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.21 : 4,806.90 = 1,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.21/4,806.90 = 1,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.21x = 4,806.90 × 1,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.21x = 4,872,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,033.50/3,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.51

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