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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.94, 4,870.48 and 1,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.94, 4,870.48 and 1,055.66 is: 1,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.94 : 4,870.48 = 1,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.94/4,870.48 = 1,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.94x = 4,870.48 × 1,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.94x = 5,141,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,570.92/3,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.51

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