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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.13, 4,849.70 and 1,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.13, 4,849.70 and 1,042.08 is: 1,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.13 : 4,849.70 = 1,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.13/4,849.70 = 1,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.13x = 4,849.70 × 1,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.13x = 5,053,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,775.38/3,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.12

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