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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.48, 4,874.88 and 3,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.48, 4,874.88 and 3,032.48 is: 4,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.48 : 4,874.88 = 3,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.48/4,874.88 = 3,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.48x = 4,874.88 × 3,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.48x = 14,782,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,976.10/3,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.74

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