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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.53, 4,878.29 and 1,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.53, 4,878.29 and 1,061.25 is: 1,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.53 : 4,878.29 = 1,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.53/4,878.29 = 1,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.53x = 4,878.29 × 1,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.53x = 5,177,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,087.92/3,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.71

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