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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.93, 4,878.59 and 1,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.93, 4,878.59 and 1,304.07 is: 1,955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.93 : 4,878.59 = 1,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.93/4,878.59 = 1,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.93x = 4,878.59 × 1,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.93x = 6,362,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,016.34/3,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.78

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