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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.04, 4,878.60 and 1,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.04, 4,878.60 and 1,061.44 is: 1,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.04 : 4,878.60 = 1,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.04/4,878.60 = 1,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.04x = 4,878.60 × 1,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.04x = 5,178,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,341.18/3,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.34

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