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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.57, 4,845.86 and 3,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.57, 4,845.86 and 3,049.19 is: 4,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.57 : 4,845.86 = 3,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.57/4,845.86 = 3,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.57x = 4,845.86 × 3,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.57x = 14,775,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,947.85/3,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.85

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