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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.48, 4,806.99 and 1,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.48, 4,806.99 and 1,013.16 is: 1,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.48 : 4,806.99 = 1,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.48/4,806.99 = 1,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.48x = 4,806.99 × 1,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.48x = 4,870,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,249.99/3,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.83

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