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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.68, 4,893.70 and 1,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.68, 4,893.70 and 1,071.82 is: 1,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.68 : 4,893.70 = 1,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.68/4,893.70 = 1,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.68x = 4,893.70 × 1,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.68x = 5,245,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,165.53/3,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.13

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