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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.26, 4,882.36 and 1,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.26, 4,882.36 and 1,063.49 is: 1,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.26 : 4,882.36 = 1,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.26/4,882.36 = 1,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.26x = 4,882.36 × 1,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.26x = 5,192,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,341.04/3,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.06

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