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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.10, 4,808.15 and 1,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.10, 4,808.15 and 1,013.62 is: 1,520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.10 : 4,808.15 = 1,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.10/4,808.15 = 1,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.10x = 4,808.15 × 1,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.10x = 4,873,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,637.00/3,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.59

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