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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.93, 4,867.80 and 1,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.93, 4,867.80 and 1,054.42 is: 1,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.93 : 4,867.80 = 1,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.93/4,867.80 = 1,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.93x = 4,867.80 × 1,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.93x = 5,132,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,705.68/3,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.76

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