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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.72, 5,223.33 and 1,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.72, 5,223.33 and 1,016.33 is: 1,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.72 : 5,223.33 = 1,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.72/5,223.33 = 1,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.72x = 5,223.33 × 1,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.72x = 5,308,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,600.86/3,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.71

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