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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.74, 4,873.62 and 1,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.74, 4,873.62 and 1,056.95 is: 1,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.74 : 4,873.62 = 1,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.74/4,873.62 = 1,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.74x = 4,873.62 × 1,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.74x = 5,151,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,184.84/3,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.60

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