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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.72, 4,976.54 and 1,009.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.72, 4,976.54 and 1,009.22 is: 1,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.72 : 4,976.54 = 1,009.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.72/4,976.54 = 1,009.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.72x = 4,976.54 × 1,009.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.72x = 5,022,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,418.65/3,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.82

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