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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.73, 4,881.15 and 1,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.73, 4,881.15 and 1,062.06 is: 1,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.73 : 4,881.15 = 1,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.73/4,881.15 = 1,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.73x = 4,881.15 × 1,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.73x = 5,184,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,074.17/3,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.27

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