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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.62, 4,879.85 and 1,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.62, 4,879.85 and 1,306.19 is: 1,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.62 : 4,879.85 = 1,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.62/4,879.85 = 1,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.62x = 4,879.85 × 1,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.62x = 6,374,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,016.94/3,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.65

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