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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.83, 4,853.58 and 1,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.83, 4,853.58 and 1,044.51 is: 1,566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.83 : 4,853.58 = 1,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.83/4,853.58 = 1,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.83x = 4,853.58 × 1,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.83x = 5,069,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,612.85/3,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.71

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