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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.89, 4,882.70 and 1,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.89, 4,882.70 and 1,064.07 is: 1,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.89 : 4,882.70 = 1,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.89/4,882.70 = 1,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.89x = 4,882.70 × 1,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.89x = 5,195,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,529.27/3,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.73

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