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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.79, 4,849.67 and 1,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.79, 4,849.67 and 1,042.07 is: 1,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.79 : 4,849.67 = 1,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.79/4,849.67 = 1,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.79x = 4,849.67 × 1,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.79x = 5,053,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,673.97/3,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.77

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