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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.43, 4,881.96 and 1,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.43, 4,881.96 and 1,062.57 is: 1,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.43 : 4,881.96 = 1,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.43/4,881.96 = 1,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.43x = 4,881.96 × 1,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.43x = 5,187,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,424.24/3,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.96

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