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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.16, 4,811.46 and 1,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.16, 4,811.46 and 1,016.02 is: 1,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.16 : 4,811.46 = 1,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.16/4,811.46 = 1,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.16x = 4,811.46 × 1,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.16x = 4,888,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,510.45/3,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.25

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