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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.65, 5,222.81 and 1,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.65, 5,222.81 and 1,016.42 is: 1,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.65 : 5,222.81 = 1,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.65/5,222.81 = 1,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.65x = 5,222.81 × 1,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.65x = 5,308,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,544.97/3,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.72

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