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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.23, 4,872.24 and 1,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.23, 4,872.24 and 1,056.63 is: 1,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.23 : 4,872.24 = 1,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.23/4,872.24 = 1,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.23x = 4,872.24 × 1,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.23x = 5,148,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,154.95/3,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.40

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