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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.59, 4,870.36 and 1,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.59, 4,870.36 and 1,024.67 is: 1,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.59 : 4,870.36 = 1,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.59/4,870.36 = 1,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.59x = 4,870.36 × 1,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.59x = 4,990,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,506.66/3,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.15

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