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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.67, 4,858.47 and 1,047.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.67, 4,858.47 and 1,047.62 is: 1,571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.67 : 4,858.47 = 1,047.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.67/4,858.47 = 1,047.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.67x = 4,858.47 × 1,047.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.67x = 5,089,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,806.05/3,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.58

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