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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.98, 4,873.88 and 1,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.98, 4,873.88 and 1,057.12 is: 1,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.98 : 4,873.88 = 1,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.98/4,873.88 = 1,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.98x = 4,873.88 × 1,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.98x = 5,152,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,270.74/3,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.81

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