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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.27, 4,868.30 and 1,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.27, 4,868.30 and 1,054.46 is: 1,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.27 : 4,868.30 = 1,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.27/4,868.30 = 1,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.27x = 4,868.30 × 1,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.27x = 5,133,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,405.91/3,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.32

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