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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.94, 4,882.92 and 1,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.94, 4,882.92 and 1,063.16 is: 1,594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.94 : 4,882.92 = 1,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.94/4,882.92 = 1,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.94x = 4,882.92 × 1,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.94x = 5,191,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,325.23/3,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.91

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