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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.66, 4,879.77 and 1,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.66, 4,879.77 and 1,061.39 is: 1,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.66 : 4,879.77 = 1,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.66/4,879.77 = 1,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.66x = 4,879.77 × 1,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.66x = 5,179,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,347.30/3,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.34

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