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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.08, 4,881.20 and 1,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.08, 4,881.20 and 1,064.80 is: 1,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.08 : 4,881.20 = 1,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.08/4,881.20 = 1,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.08x = 4,881.20 × 1,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.08x = 5,197,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,501.76/3,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.23

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