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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.48, 4,878.12 and 1,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.48, 4,878.12 and 1,405.28 is: 2,106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.48 : 4,878.12 = 1,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.48/4,878.12 = 1,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.48x = 4,878.12 × 1,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.48x = 6,855,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,124.47/3,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.37

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