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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.06, 4,811.63 and 1,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.06, 4,811.63 and 1,016.73 is: 1,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.06 : 4,811.63 = 1,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.06/4,811.63 = 1,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.06x = 4,811.63 × 1,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.06x = 4,892,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,112.81/3,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.95

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