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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.97, 4,878.69 and 1,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.97, 4,878.69 and 1,030.94 is: 1,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.97 : 4,878.69 = 1,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.97/4,878.69 = 1,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.97x = 4,878.69 × 1,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.97x = 5,029,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,612.28/3,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.64

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