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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.94, 4,877.68 and 1,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.94, 4,877.68 and 1,061.38 is: 1,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.94 : 4,877.68 = 1,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.94/4,877.68 = 1,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.94x = 4,877.68 × 1,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.94x = 5,177,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,072.00/3,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.51

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