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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.01, 4,988.33 and 1,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.01, 4,988.33 and 1,016.51 is: 1,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.01 : 4,988.33 = 1,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.01/4,988.33 = 1,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.01x = 4,988.33 × 1,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.01x = 5,070,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,682.25/3,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.01

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