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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.40, 4,879.64 and 1,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.40, 4,879.64 and 1,304.88 is: 1,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.40 : 4,879.64 = 1,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.40/4,879.64 = 1,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.40x = 4,879.64 × 1,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.40x = 6,367,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,344.64/3,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.34

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