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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.54, 4,898.52 and 1,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.54, 4,898.52 and 1,317.76 is: 1,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.54 : 4,898.52 = 1,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.54/4,898.52 = 1,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.54x = 4,898.52 × 1,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.54x = 6,455,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455,073.72/3,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.72

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