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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.68, 4,988.88 and 1,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.68, 4,988.88 and 1,017.36 is: 1,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.68 : 4,988.88 = 1,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.68/4,988.88 = 1,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.68x = 4,988.88 × 1,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.68x = 5,075,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,486.96/3,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.15

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