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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.67, 4,877.94 and 1,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.67, 4,877.94 and 1,060.87 is: 1,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.67 : 4,877.94 = 1,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.67/4,877.94 = 1,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.67x = 4,877.94 × 1,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.67x = 5,174,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,860.21/3,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.96

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