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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.53, 4,882.77 and 1,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.53, 4,882.77 and 1,064.24 is: 1,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.53 : 4,882.77 = 1,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.53/4,882.77 = 1,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.53x = 4,882.77 × 1,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.53x = 5,196,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,414.73/3,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.18

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