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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247, 4,870.59 and 938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247, 4,870.59 and 938.50 is: 1,407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247 : 4,870.59 = 938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247/4,870.59 = 938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247x = 4,870.59 × 938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247x = 4,571,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,048.72/3,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.78

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