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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.14, 4,877.56 and 1,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.14, 4,877.56 and 1,304.07 is: 1,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.14 : 4,877.56 = 1,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.14/4,877.56 = 1,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.14x = 4,877.56 × 1,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.14x = 6,360,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,679.67/3,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.64

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