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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.27, 4,888.63 and 1,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.27, 4,888.63 and 1,150.84 is: 1,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.27 : 4,888.63 = 1,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.27/4,888.63 = 1,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.27x = 4,888.63 × 1,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.27x = 5,626,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,030.95/3,260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.63

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