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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.72, 4,881.93 and 1,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.72, 4,881.93 and 1,063.17 is: 1,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.72 : 4,881.93 = 1,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.72/4,881.93 = 1,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.72x = 4,881.93 × 1,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.72x = 5,190,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,321.52/3,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.71

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