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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.73, 4,858.63 and 1,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.73, 4,858.63 and 1,047.03 is: 1,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.73 : 4,858.63 = 1,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.73/4,858.63 = 1,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.73x = 4,858.63 × 1,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.73x = 5,087,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,116.42/3,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.71

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