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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.94, 4,883.97 and 1,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.94, 4,883.97 and 1,064.66 is: 1,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.94 : 4,883.97 = 1,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.94/4,883.97 = 1,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.94x = 4,883.97 × 1,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.94x = 5,199,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,767.50/3,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.01

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