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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.71, 4,871.58 and 1,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.71, 4,871.58 and 1,056.43 is: 1,584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.71 : 4,871.58 = 1,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.71/4,871.58 = 1,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.71x = 4,871.58 × 1,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.71x = 5,146,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,483.26/3,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.65

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