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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.74, 4,883.91 and 1,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.74, 4,883.91 and 1,064.48 is: 1,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.74 : 4,883.91 = 1,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.74/4,883.91 = 1,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.74x = 4,883.91 × 1,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.74x = 5,198,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,824.52/3,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.82

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