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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.64, 4,871.55 and 1,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.64, 4,871.55 and 1,026.50 is: 1,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.64 : 4,871.55 = 1,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.64/4,871.55 = 1,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.64x = 4,871.55 × 1,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.64x = 5,000,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,621.72/3,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.77

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