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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.98, 4,885.26 and 1,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.98, 4,885.26 and 1,308.52 is: 1,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.98 : 4,885.26 = 1,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.98/4,885.26 = 1,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.98x = 4,885.26 × 1,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.98x = 6,392,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,460.42/3,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.90

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