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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.93, 4,846.86 and 1,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.93, 4,846.86 and 1,040.13 is: 1,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.93 : 4,846.86 = 1,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.93/4,846.86 = 1,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.93x = 4,846.86 × 1,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.93x = 5,041,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,364.49/3,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.34

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