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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.82, 4,870.68 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.82, 4,870.68 and 1,056.08 is: 1,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.82 : 4,870.68 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.82/4,870.68 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.82x = 4,870.68 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.82x = 5,143,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,827.73/3,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.78

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