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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.35, 4,878.49 and 1,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.35, 4,878.49 and 1,304.52 is: 1,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.35 : 4,878.49 = 1,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.35/4,878.49 = 1,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.35x = 4,878.49 × 1,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.35x = 6,364,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364,087.77/3,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.77

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