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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.33, 4,879.10 and 1,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.33, 4,879.10 and 1,061.68 is: 1,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.33 : 4,879.10 = 1,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.33/4,879.10 = 1,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.33x = 4,879.10 × 1,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.33x = 5,180,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,042.89/3,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.72

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