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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.04, 4,881.92 and 1,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.04, 4,881.92 and 1,406.45 is: 2,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.04 : 4,881.92 = 1,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.04/4,881.92 = 1,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.04x = 4,881.92 × 1,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.04x = 6,866,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,180.97/3,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.05

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