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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,884.84 and 1,611.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,884.84 and 1,611.81 is: 2,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,884.84 = 1,611.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,884.84 = 1,611.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,884.84 × 1,611.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 7,873,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,433.96/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.05

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