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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.40, 4,883.42 and 1,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.40, 4,883.42 and 1,064.04 is: 1,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.40 : 4,883.42 = 1,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.40/4,883.42 = 1,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.40x = 4,883.42 × 1,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.40x = 5,196,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,154.22/3,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.16

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