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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.03, 4,878.45 and 1,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.03, 4,878.45 and 1,060.01 is: 1,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.03 : 4,878.45 = 1,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.03/4,878.45 = 1,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.03x = 4,878.45 × 1,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.03x = 5,171,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,181.39/3,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.14

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