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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.68, 4,881.57 and 1,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.68, 4,881.57 and 1,063.13 is: 1,594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.68 : 4,881.57 = 1,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.68/4,881.57 = 1,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.68x = 4,881.57 × 1,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.68x = 5,189,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,715.12/3,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.54

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