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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.54, 4,880.98 and 1,305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.54, 4,880.98 and 1,305.89 is: 1,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.54 : 4,880.98 = 1,305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.54/4,880.98 = 1,305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.54x = 4,880.98 × 1,305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.54x = 6,374,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,031.91/3,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.11

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