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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.83, 4,853.34 and 1,044.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.83, 4,853.34 and 1,044.33 is: 1,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.83 : 4,853.34 = 1,044.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.83/4,853.34 = 1,044.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.83x = 4,853.34 × 1,044.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.83x = 5,068,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,488.56/3,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.36

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