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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.63, 4,986.77 and 1,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.63, 4,986.77 and 1,016.13 is: 1,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.63 : 4,986.77 = 1,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.63/4,986.77 = 1,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.63x = 4,986.77 × 1,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.63x = 5,067,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,201.52/3,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.14

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