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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.80, 4,877.40 and 1,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.80, 4,877.40 and 1,060.40 is: 1,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.80 : 4,877.40 = 1,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.80/4,877.40 = 1,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.80x = 4,877.40 × 1,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.80x = 5,171,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,994.96/3,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.01

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