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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.65, 4,983.28 and 1,013.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.65, 4,983.28 and 1,013.15 is: 1,519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.65 : 4,983.28 = 1,013.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.65/4,983.28 = 1,013.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.65x = 4,983.28 × 1,013.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.65x = 5,048,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,810.13/3,321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.97

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