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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.78, 4,895.46 and 1,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.78, 4,895.46 and 1,042.56 is: 1,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.78 : 4,895.46 = 1,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.78/4,895.46 = 1,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.78x = 4,895.46 × 1,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.78x = 5,103,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,810.78/3,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.77

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