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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.69, 4,894.88 and 1,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.69, 4,894.88 and 1,071.44 is: 1,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.69 : 4,894.88 = 1,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.69/4,894.88 = 1,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.69x = 4,894.88 × 1,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.69x = 5,244,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,540.40/3,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.43

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