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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.38, 4,975.98 and 1,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.38, 4,975.98 and 1,008.88 is: 1,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.38 : 4,975.98 = 1,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.38/4,975.98 = 1,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.38x = 4,975.98 × 1,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.38x = 5,020,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,166.70/3,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.29

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