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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.89, 4,879.04 and 1,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.89, 4,879.04 and 1,061.64 is: 1,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.89 : 4,879.04 = 1,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.89/4,879.04 = 1,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.89x = 4,879.04 × 1,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.89x = 5,179,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,778.72/3,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.36

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