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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.46, 4,882.46 and 1,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.46, 4,882.46 and 1,063.19 is: 1,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.46 : 4,882.46 = 1,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.46/4,882.46 = 1,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.46x = 4,882.46 × 1,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.46x = 5,190,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,952.92/3,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.03

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