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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.04, 4,858.59 and 1,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.04, 4,858.59 and 1,047.77 is: 1,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.04 : 4,858.59 = 1,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.04/4,858.59 = 1,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.04x = 4,858.59 × 1,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.04x = 5,090,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,684.84/3,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.66

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