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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.91, 4,850.97 and 1,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.91, 4,850.97 and 1,042.66 is: 1,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.91 : 4,850.97 = 1,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.91/4,850.97 = 1,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.91x = 4,850.97 × 1,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.91x = 5,057,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,912.38/3,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.02

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