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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.06, 4,852.73 and 1,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.06, 4,852.73 and 1,043.52 is: 1,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.06 : 4,852.73 = 1,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.06/4,852.73 = 1,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.06x = 4,852.73 × 1,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.06x = 5,063,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,920.81/3,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.33

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