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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.66, 4,883.67 and 1,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.66, 4,883.67 and 1,034.76 is: 1,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.66 : 4,883.67 = 1,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.66/4,883.67 = 1,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.66x = 4,883.67 × 1,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.66x = 5,053,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,426.37/3,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.72

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