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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.36, 4,973.82 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.36, 4,973.82 and 1,007.32 is: 1,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.36 : 4,973.82 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.36/4,973.82 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.36x = 4,973.82 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.36x = 5,010,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,228.36/3,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.76

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