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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.37, 4,805.77 and 1,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.37, 4,805.77 and 1,013.12 is: 1,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.37 : 4,805.77 = 1,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.37/4,805.77 = 1,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.37x = 4,805.77 × 1,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.37x = 4,868,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,821.70/3,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.43

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