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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.06, 4,845.54 and 1,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.06, 4,845.54 and 1,039.02 is: 1,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.06 : 4,845.54 = 1,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.06/4,845.54 = 1,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.06x = 4,845.54 × 1,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.06x = 5,034,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,612.97/3,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.67

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