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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.04, 4,893.24 and 1,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.04, 4,893.24 and 1,071.08 is: 1,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.04 : 4,893.24 = 1,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.04/4,893.24 = 1,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.04x = 4,893.24 × 1,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.04x = 5,241,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,051.50/3,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.68

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