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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.98, 4,699.35 and 1,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.98, 4,699.35 and 1,054.26 is: 1,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.98 : 4,699.35 = 1,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.98/4,699.35 = 1,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.98x = 4,699.35 × 1,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.98x = 4,954,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,336.73/3,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.35

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