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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.82, 4,858.65 and 1,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.82, 4,858.65 and 1,159.47 is: 1,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.82 : 4,858.65 = 1,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.82/4,858.65 = 1,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.82x = 4,858.65 × 1,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.82x = 5,633,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,458.92/3,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.82

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