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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.69, 4,882.94 and 1,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.69, 4,882.94 and 1,308.26 is: 1,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.69 : 4,882.94 = 1,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.69/4,882.94 = 1,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.69x = 4,882.94 × 1,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.69x = 6,388,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,388,133.94/3,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.75

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