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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.48, 4,879.50 and 1,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.48, 4,879.50 and 1,279.24 is: 1,918.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.48 : 4,879.50 = 1,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.48/4,879.50 = 1,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.48x = 4,879.50 × 1,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.48x = 6,242,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,051.58/3,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.58

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