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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.67, 4,989.04 and 1,016.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.67, 4,989.04 and 1,016.63 is: 1,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.67 : 4,989.04 = 1,016.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.67/4,989.04 = 1,016.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.67x = 4,989.04 × 1,016.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.67x = 5,071,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,980.25/3,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.10

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