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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.73, 4,873.61 and 1,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.73, 4,873.61 and 1,056.95 is: 1,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.73 : 4,873.61 = 1,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.73/4,873.61 = 1,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.73x = 4,873.61 × 1,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.73x = 5,151,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,162.09/3,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.59

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