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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.68, 4,873.50 and 1,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.68, 4,873.50 and 1,299.54 is: 1,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.68 : 4,873.50 = 1,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.68/4,873.50 = 1,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.68x = 4,873.50 × 1,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.68x = 6,333,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,308.19/3,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.10

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