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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.49, 4,872.39 and 1,056.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.49, 4,872.39 and 1,056.23 is: 1,584.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.49 : 4,872.39 = 1,056.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.49/4,872.39 = 1,056.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.49x = 4,872.39 × 1,056.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.49x = 5,146,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,340.13/3,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.72

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