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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.78, 4,976.34 and 1,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.78, 4,976.34 and 1,008.28 is: 1,512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.78 : 4,976.34 = 1,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.78/4,976.34 = 1,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.78x = 4,976.34 × 1,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.78x = 5,017,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,544.10/3,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.78

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