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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.40, 4,881.92 and 1,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.40, 4,881.92 and 1,063.04 is: 1,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.40 : 4,881.92 = 1,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.40/4,881.92 = 1,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.40x = 4,881.92 × 1,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.40x = 5,189,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,676.24/3,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.66

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