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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.68, 4,983.84 and 1,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.68, 4,983.84 and 1,014 is: 1,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.68 : 4,983.84 = 1,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.68/4,983.84 = 1,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.68x = 4,983.84 × 1,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.68x = 5,053,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,613.76/3,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.95

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