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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.37, 4,893.50 and 1,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.37, 4,893.50 and 1,071.06 is: 1,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.37 : 4,893.50 = 1,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.37/4,893.50 = 1,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.37x = 4,893.50 × 1,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.37x = 5,241,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,226.75/3,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.57

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