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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.64, 4,886.94 and 1,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.64, 4,886.94 and 1,067 is: 1,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.64 : 4,886.94 = 1,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.64/4,886.94 = 1,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.64x = 4,886.94 × 1,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.64x = 5,214,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,364.98/3,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.68

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