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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.50, 4,897.44 and 1,075.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.50, 4,897.44 and 1,075.56 is: 1,613.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.50 : 4,897.44 = 1,075.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.50/4,897.44 = 1,075.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.50x = 4,897.44 × 1,075.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.50x = 5,267,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,490.57/3,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.07

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