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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.09, 4,869.72 and 1,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.09, 4,869.72 and 1,298.84 is: 1,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.09 : 4,869.72 = 1,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.09/4,869.72 = 1,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.09x = 4,869.72 × 1,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.09x = 6,324,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,962.78/3,247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.89

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