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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.44, 4,881.88 and 1,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.44, 4,881.88 and 1,306.40 is: 1,959.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.44 : 4,881.88 = 1,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.44/4,881.88 = 1,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.44x = 4,881.88 × 1,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.44x = 6,377,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,688.03/3,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.69

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