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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.62, 4,859.88 and 1,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.62, 4,859.88 and 1,047.64 is: 1,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.62 : 4,859.88 = 1,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.62/4,859.88 = 1,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.62x = 4,859.88 × 1,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.62x = 5,091,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,404.68/3,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.61

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