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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.92, 4,806.75 and 1,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.92, 4,806.75 and 1,013.06 is: 1,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.92 : 4,806.75 = 1,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.92/4,806.75 = 1,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.92x = 4,806.75 × 1,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.92x = 4,869,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,502.12/3,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.39

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