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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.54, 4,883.34 and 1,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.54, 4,883.34 and 1,064.22 is: 1,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.54 : 4,883.34 = 1,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.54/4,883.34 = 1,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.54x = 4,883.34 × 1,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.54x = 5,196,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,948.09/3,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.34

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