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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.68, 4,869.04 and 1,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.68, 4,869.04 and 1,054.24 is: 1,581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.68 : 4,869.04 = 1,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.68/4,869.04 = 1,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.68x = 4,869.04 × 1,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.68x = 5,133,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,136.73/3,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.53

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