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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.88, 4,988.64 and 1,017.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.88, 4,988.64 and 1,017.38 is: 1,526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.88 : 4,988.64 = 1,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.88/4,988.64 = 1,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.88x = 4,988.64 × 1,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.88x = 5,075,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,342.56/3,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.01

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