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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.38, 4,879.35 and 1,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.38, 4,879.35 and 1,061.11 is: 1,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.38 : 4,879.35 = 1,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.38/4,879.35 = 1,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.38x = 4,879.35 × 1,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.38x = 5,177,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,529.20/3,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.92

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