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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.60, 4,807.32 and 1,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.60, 4,807.32 and 1,013.02 is: 1,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.60 : 4,807.32 = 1,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.60/4,807.32 = 1,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.60x = 4,807.32 × 1,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.60x = 4,869,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,911.31/3,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.66

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