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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.93, 4,845.80 and 1,254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.93, 4,845.80 and 1,254.87 is: 1,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.93 : 4,845.80 = 1,254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.93/4,845.80 = 1,254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.93x = 4,845.80 × 1,254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.93x = 6,080,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,852.18/3,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.24

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