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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.68, 4,846.06 and 1,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.68, 4,846.06 and 1,039.44 is: 1,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.68 : 4,846.06 = 1,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.68/4,846.06 = 1,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.68x = 4,846.06 × 1,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.68x = 5,037,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,188.61/3,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.17

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