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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.28, 4,883.36 and 1,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.28, 4,883.36 and 1,174.08 is: 1,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.28 : 4,883.36 = 1,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.28/4,883.36 = 1,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.28x = 4,883.36 × 1,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.28x = 5,733,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,455.31/3,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.82

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