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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.06, 4,872.60 and 1,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.06, 4,872.60 and 1,056.27 is: 1,584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.06 : 4,872.60 = 1,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.06/4,872.60 = 1,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.06x = 4,872.60 × 1,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.06x = 5,146,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,796.50/3,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.58

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