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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.64, 4,880.49 and 1,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.64, 4,880.49 and 1,032.84 is: 1,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.64 : 4,880.49 = 1,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.64/4,880.49 = 1,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.64x = 4,880.49 × 1,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.64x = 5,040,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,743.47/3,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.79

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