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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.83, 4,872.97 and 1,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.83, 4,872.97 and 1,301.14 is: 1,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.83 : 4,872.97 = 1,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.83/4,872.97 = 1,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.83x = 4,872.97 × 1,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.83x = 6,340,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,416.19/3,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.60

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