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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.73, 4,807.62 and 1,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.73, 4,807.62 and 1,012.95 is: 1,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.73 : 4,807.62 = 1,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.73/4,807.62 = 1,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.73x = 4,807.62 × 1,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.73x = 4,869,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,878.68/3,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.59

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