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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.36, 4,806.90 and 1,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.36, 4,806.90 and 1,013.76 is: 1,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.36 : 4,806.90 = 1,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.36/4,806.90 = 1,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.36x = 4,806.90 × 1,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.36x = 4,873,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,042.94/3,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.75

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