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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.68, 4,808.49 and 1,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.68, 4,808.49 and 1,014.41 is: 1,521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.68 : 4,808.49 = 1,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.68/4,808.49 = 1,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.68x = 4,808.49 × 1,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.68x = 4,877,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,780.34/3,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.61

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