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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.18, 4,883.52 and 1,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.18, 4,883.52 and 1,063.93 is: 1,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.18 : 4,883.52 = 1,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.18/4,883.52 = 1,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.18x = 4,883.52 × 1,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.18x = 5,195,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,723.43/3,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.14

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