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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.22, 4,975.79 and 1,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.22, 4,975.79 and 1,008.72 is: 1,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.22 : 4,975.79 = 1,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.22/4,975.79 = 1,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.22x = 4,975.79 × 1,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.22x = 5,019,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,173.85/3,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.07

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