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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.43, 4,883.46 and 1,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.43, 4,883.46 and 1,063.57 is: 1,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.43 : 4,883.46 = 1,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.43/4,883.46 = 1,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.43x = 4,883.46 × 1,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.43x = 5,193,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,901.55/3,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.46

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