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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.08, 4,871.23 and 1,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.08, 4,871.23 and 1,056.44 is: 1,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.08 : 4,871.23 = 1,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.08/4,871.23 = 1,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.08x = 4,871.23 × 1,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.08x = 5,146,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,137.87/3,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.85

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