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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.69, 4,879.41 and 1,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.69, 4,879.41 and 1,061.88 is: 1,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.69 : 4,879.41 = 1,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.69/4,879.41 = 1,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.69x = 4,879.41 × 1,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.69x = 5,181,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,347.89/3,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.45

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