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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.63, 4,879.70 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.63, 4,879.70 and 1,061.34 is: 1,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.63 : 4,879.70 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.63/4,879.70 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.63x = 4,879.70 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.63x = 5,179,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,015.49/3,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.25

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