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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.97, 4,871.62 and 1,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.97, 4,871.62 and 1,055.71 is: 1,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.97 : 4,871.62 = 1,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.97/4,871.62 = 1,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.97x = 4,871.62 × 1,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.97x = 5,142,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,992.02/3,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.94

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