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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.83, 4,906.64 and 1,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.83, 4,906.64 and 1,049.81 is: 1,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.83 : 4,906.64 = 1,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.83/4,906.64 = 1,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.83x = 4,906.64 × 1,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.83x = 5,151,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,017.83/3,270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.84

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