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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,882.35 and 1,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,882.35 and 1,306.71 is: 1,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,882.35 = 1,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,882.35 = 1,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,882.35 × 1,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 6,379,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,815.57/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.15

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