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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.76, 4,845.12 and 1,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.76, 4,845.12 and 1,039 is: 1,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.76 : 4,845.12 = 1,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.76/4,845.12 = 1,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.76x = 4,845.12 × 1,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.76x = 5,034,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,079.68/3,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.17

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