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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.52, 4,882.76 and 1,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.52, 4,882.76 and 1,611.08 is: 2,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.52 : 4,882.76 = 1,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.52/4,882.76 = 1,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.52x = 4,882.76 × 1,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.52x = 7,866,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,516.98/3,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.40

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