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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.79, 4,811.82 and 1,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.79, 4,811.82 and 1,016.47 is: 1,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.79 : 4,811.82 = 1,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.79/4,811.82 = 1,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.79x = 4,811.82 × 1,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.79x = 4,891,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,070.68/3,207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.75

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