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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.73, 4,872.11 and 1,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.73, 4,872.11 and 1,055.95 is: 1,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.73 : 4,872.11 = 1,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.73/4,872.11 = 1,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.73x = 4,872.11 × 1,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.73x = 5,144,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,677.96/3,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.08

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