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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.88, 4,889.92 and 1,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.88, 4,889.92 and 1,008.22 is: 1,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.88 : 4,889.92 = 1,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.88/4,889.92 = 1,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.88x = 4,889.92 × 1,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.88x = 4,930,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,115.14/3,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.36

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