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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.98, 4,811.54 and 1,016.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.98, 4,811.54 and 1,016.93 is: 1,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.98 : 4,811.54 = 1,016.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.98/4,811.54 = 1,016.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.98x = 4,811.54 × 1,016.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.98x = 4,892,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,970.23/3,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.25

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