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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.38, 4,878.77 and 1,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.38, 4,878.77 and 1,304.33 is: 1,956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.38 : 4,878.77 = 1,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.38/4,878.77 = 1,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.38x = 4,878.77 × 1,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.38x = 6,363,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,526.07/3,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.58

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