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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.52, 4,882.30 and 1,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.52, 4,882.30 and 1,406.20 is: 2,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.52 : 4,882.30 = 1,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.52/4,882.30 = 1,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.52x = 4,882.30 × 1,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.52x = 6,865,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,465.85/3,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.52

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