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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.55, 4,903.14 and 1,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.55, 4,903.14 and 1,047.45 is: 1,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.55 : 4,903.14 = 1,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.55/4,903.14 = 1,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.55x = 4,903.14 × 1,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.55x = 5,135,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,807.77/3,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.28

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