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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.83, 4,871.48 and 1,300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.83, 4,871.48 and 1,300.14 is: 1,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.83 : 4,871.48 = 1,300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.83/4,871.48 = 1,300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.83x = 4,871.48 × 1,300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.83x = 6,333,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,599.51/3,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.10

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