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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.03, 4,882.95 and 1,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.03, 4,882.95 and 1,064.24 is: 1,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.03 : 4,882.95 = 1,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.03/4,882.95 = 1,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.03x = 4,882.95 × 1,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.03x = 5,196,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,638.92/3,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.01

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