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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.31, 4,899.53 and 1,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.31, 4,899.53 and 1,045.11 is: 1,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.31 : 4,899.53 = 1,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.31/4,899.53 = 1,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.31x = 4,899.53 × 1,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.31x = 5,120,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,542.57/3,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.68

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