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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.22, 4,878.32 and 1,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.22, 4,878.32 and 1,060.94 is: 1,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.22 : 4,878.32 = 1,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.22/4,878.32 = 1,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.22x = 4,878.32 × 1,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.22x = 5,175,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,604.82/3,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.41

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