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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.93, 4,811.49 and 1,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.93, 4,811.49 and 1,016.07 is: 1,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.93 : 4,811.49 = 1,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.93/4,811.49 = 1,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.93x = 4,811.49 × 1,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.93x = 4,888,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,810.64/3,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.98

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