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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.93, 4,883.90 and 1,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.93, 4,883.90 and 1,064.61 is: 1,596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.93 : 4,883.90 = 1,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.93/4,883.90 = 1,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.93x = 4,883.90 × 1,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.93x = 5,199,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,443.46/3,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.92

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