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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.43, 4,852.94 and 1,045.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.43, 4,852.94 and 1,045.73 is: 1,568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.43 : 4,852.94 = 1,045.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.43/4,852.94 = 1,045.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.43x = 4,852.94 × 1,045.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.43x = 5,074,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,835.45/3,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.52

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