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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.93, 4,894.85 and 1,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.93, 4,894.85 and 1,072.14 is: 1,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.93 : 4,894.85 = 1,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.93/4,894.85 = 1,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.93x = 4,894.85 × 1,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.93x = 5,247,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,964.48/3,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.87

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