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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.44, 4,883.91 and 1,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.44, 4,883.91 and 1,064.33 is: 1,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.44 : 4,883.91 = 1,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.44/4,883.91 = 1,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.44x = 4,883.91 × 1,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.44x = 5,198,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,091.93/3,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.74

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