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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,881.96 and 1,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,881.96 and 1,063.31 is: 1,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,881.96 = 1,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,881.96 = 1,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,881.96 × 1,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 5,191,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,012.48/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.90

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