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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.07, 4,881.30 and 1,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.07, 4,881.30 and 1,306.02 is: 1,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.07 : 4,881.30 = 1,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.07/4,881.30 = 1,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.07x = 4,881.30 × 1,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.07x = 6,375,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,075.43/3,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.11

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