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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.08, 4,890.48 and 1,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.08, 4,890.48 and 1,069.25 is: 1,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.08 : 4,890.48 = 1,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.08/4,890.48 = 1,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.08x = 4,890.48 × 1,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.08x = 5,229,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,145.74/3,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.50

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