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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.62, 4,813.26 and 1,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.62, 4,813.26 and 1,016.76 is: 1,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.62 : 4,813.26 = 1,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.62/4,813.26 = 1,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.62x = 4,813.26 × 1,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.62x = 4,893,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,930.24/3,208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.24

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