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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.08, 4,849.66 and 1,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.08, 4,849.66 and 1,041.82 is: 1,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.08 : 4,849.66 = 1,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.08/4,849.66 = 1,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.08x = 4,849.66 × 1,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.08x = 5,052,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,472.78/3,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.74

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