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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.23, 4,947.96 and 1,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.23, 4,947.96 and 1,047.33 is: 1,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.23 : 4,947.96 = 1,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.23/4,947.96 = 1,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.23x = 4,947.96 × 1,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.23x = 5,182,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,146.95/3,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.19

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