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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.48, 4,716.39 and 1,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.48, 4,716.39 and 1,064.79 is: 1,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.48 : 4,716.39 = 1,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.48/4,716.39 = 1,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.48x = 4,716.39 × 1,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.48x = 5,021,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,964.91/3,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.57

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