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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.97, 4,851.32 and 1,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.97, 4,851.32 and 1,013.66 is: 1,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.97 : 4,851.32 = 1,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.97/4,851.32 = 1,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.97x = 4,851.32 × 1,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.97x = 4,917,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,577.34/3,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.66

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