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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.52, 4,878.30 and 1,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.52, 4,878.30 and 1,061.66 is: 1,591.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.52 : 4,878.30 = 1,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.52/4,878.30 = 1,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.52x = 4,878.30 × 1,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.52x = 5,179,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,095.98/3,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.84

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