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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.76, 4,852.59 and 1,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.76, 4,852.59 and 1,043.97 is: 1,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.76 : 4,852.59 = 1,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.76/4,852.59 = 1,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.76x = 4,852.59 × 1,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.76x = 5,065,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,958.38/3,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.62

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