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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.53, 4,885.43 and 1,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.53, 4,885.43 and 1,064.67 is: 1,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.53 : 4,885.43 = 1,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.53/4,885.43 = 1,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.53x = 4,885.43 × 1,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.53x = 5,201,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,365.43/3,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.21

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