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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.91, 4,886.42 and 1,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.91, 4,886.42 and 1,065.14 is: 1,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.91 : 4,886.42 = 1,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.91/4,886.42 = 1,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.91x = 4,886.42 × 1,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.91x = 5,204,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,721.40/3,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.06

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