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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.84, 4,878.62 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.84, 4,878.62 and 1,061.80 is: 1,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.84 : 4,878.62 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.84/4,878.62 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.84x = 4,878.62 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.84x = 5,180,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,118.72/3,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.49

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