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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.38, 4,883.54 and 1,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.38, 4,883.54 and 1,064.52 is: 1,596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.38 : 4,883.54 = 1,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.38/4,883.54 = 1,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.38x = 4,883.54 × 1,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.38x = 5,198,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,620.68/3,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.44

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