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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.63, 4,811.58 and 1,016.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.63, 4,811.58 and 1,016.37 is: 1,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.63 : 4,811.58 = 1,016.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.63/4,811.58 = 1,016.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.63x = 4,811.58 × 1,016.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.63x = 4,890,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,345.56/3,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.60

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