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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.90, 4,877.69 and 1,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.90, 4,877.69 and 1,060.22 is: 1,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.90 : 4,877.69 = 1,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.90/4,877.69 = 1,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.90x = 4,877.69 × 1,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.90x = 5,171,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,424.49/3,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.79

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