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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.56, 4,974.90 and 1,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.56, 4,974.90 and 1,008.12 is: 1,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.56 : 4,974.90 = 1,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.56/4,974.90 = 1,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.56x = 4,974.90 × 1,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.56x = 5,015,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,296.19/3,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.20

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