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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.44, 4,882.64 and 1,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.44, 4,882.64 and 1,063.68 is: 1,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.44 : 4,882.64 = 1,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.44/4,882.64 = 1,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.44x = 4,882.64 × 1,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.44x = 5,193,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,566.52/3,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.35

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