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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.04, 4,889.72 and 1,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.04, 4,889.72 and 1,069.58 is: 1,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.04 : 4,889.72 = 1,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.04/4,889.72 = 1,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.04x = 4,889.72 × 1,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.04x = 5,229,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,961.62/3,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.77

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