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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.70, 4,857.35 and 1,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.70, 4,857.35 and 1,046.62 is: 1,570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.70 : 4,857.35 = 1,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.70/4,857.35 = 1,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.70x = 4,857.35 × 1,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.70x = 5,083,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,799.66/3,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.19

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