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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.06, 4,883.40 and 1,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.06, 4,883.40 and 1,309.44 is: 1,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.06 : 4,883.40 = 1,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.06/4,883.40 = 1,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.06x = 4,883.40 × 1,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.06x = 6,394,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,519.30/3,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.49

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