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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.15, 4,878.71 and 1,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.15, 4,878.71 and 1,060.34 is: 1,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.15 : 4,878.71 = 1,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.15/4,878.71 = 1,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.15x = 4,878.71 × 1,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.15x = 5,173,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,061.67/3,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.66

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