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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.94, 4,865.98 and 1,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.94, 4,865.98 and 1,052.66 is: 1,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.94 : 4,865.98 = 1,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.94/4,865.98 = 1,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.94x = 4,865.98 × 1,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.94x = 5,122,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,222.51/3,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.01

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