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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.46, 4,881.17 and 1,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.46, 4,881.17 and 1,063.17 is: 1,594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.46 : 4,881.17 = 1,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.46/4,881.17 = 1,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.46x = 4,881.17 × 1,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.46x = 5,189,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,513.51/3,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.59

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