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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.41, 4,878.60 and 1,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.41, 4,878.60 and 1,061.13 is: 1,591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.41 : 4,878.60 = 1,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.41/4,878.60 = 1,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.41x = 4,878.60 × 1,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.41x = 5,176,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,828.82/3,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.69

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