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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.83, 4,811.68 and 1,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.83, 4,811.68 and 1,016.55 is: 1,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.83 : 4,811.68 = 1,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.83/4,811.68 = 1,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.83x = 4,811.68 × 1,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.83x = 4,891,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,313.30/3,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.80

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