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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.83, 4,809.34 and 1,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.83, 4,809.34 and 1,014.88 is: 1,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.83 : 4,809.34 = 1,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.83/4,809.34 = 1,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.83x = 4,809.34 × 1,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.83x = 4,880,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,902.98/3,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.51

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