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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.60, 4,881.90 and 1,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.60, 4,881.90 and 1,612.30 is: 2,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.60 : 4,881.90 = 1,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.60/4,881.90 = 1,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.60x = 4,881.90 × 1,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.60x = 7,871,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,087.37/3,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.45

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