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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.82, 4,877.61 and 1,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.82, 4,877.61 and 1,061.28 is: 1,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.82 : 4,877.61 = 1,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.82/4,877.61 = 1,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.82x = 4,877.61 × 1,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.82x = 5,176,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,509.94/3,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.39

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