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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.14, 4,716.63 and 1,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.14, 4,716.63 and 1,064.67 is: 1,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.14 : 4,716.63 = 1,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.14/4,716.63 = 1,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.14x = 4,716.63 × 1,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.14x = 5,021,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,654.46/3,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.64

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