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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.64, 4,883.96 and 1,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.64, 4,883.96 and 1,063.84 is: 1,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.64 : 4,883.96 = 1,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.64/4,883.96 = 1,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.64x = 4,883.96 × 1,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.64x = 5,195,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,752.01/3,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.92

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