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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.67, 4,885.61 and 1,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.67, 4,885.61 and 1,065.52 is: 1,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.67 : 4,885.61 = 1,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.67/4,885.61 = 1,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.67x = 4,885.61 × 1,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.67x = 5,205,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,709.84/3,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.48

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