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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.61, 4,847.88 and 1,039.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.61, 4,847.88 and 1,039.61 is: 1,559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.61 : 4,847.88 = 1,039.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.61/4,847.88 = 1,039.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.61x = 4,847.88 × 1,039.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.61x = 5,039,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,904.53/3,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.56

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