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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.44, 4,881.72 and 1,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.44, 4,881.72 and 1,063.16 is: 1,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.44 : 4,881.72 = 1,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.44/4,881.72 = 1,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.44x = 4,881.72 × 1,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.44x = 5,190,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,049.44/3,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.76

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