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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.04, 4,852.08 and 1,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.04, 4,852.08 and 1,043.48 is: 1,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.04 : 4,852.08 = 1,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.04/4,852.08 = 1,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.04x = 4,852.08 × 1,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.04x = 5,063,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,048.44/3,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.07

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