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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.92, 4,808.13 and 1,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.92, 4,808.13 and 1,014.24 is: 1,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.92 : 4,808.13 = 1,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.92/4,808.13 = 1,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.92x = 4,808.13 × 1,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.92x = 4,876,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,573.73/3,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.12

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