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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.84, 4,881.35 and 1,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.84, 4,881.35 and 1,063.70 is: 1,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.84 : 4,881.35 = 1,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.84/4,881.35 = 1,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.84x = 4,881.35 × 1,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.84x = 5,192,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,292.00/3,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.25

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