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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.72, 4,881.08 and 1,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.72, 4,881.08 and 1,172.59 is: 1,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.72 : 4,881.08 = 1,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.72/4,881.08 = 1,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.72x = 4,881.08 × 1,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.72x = 5,723,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,505.60/3,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.61

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