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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.08, 4,867.29 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.08, 4,867.29 and 1,054.62 is: 1,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.08 : 4,867.29 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.08/4,867.29 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.08x = 4,867.29 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.08x = 5,133,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,141.38/3,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.34

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