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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.59, 4,906.64 and 1,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.59, 4,906.64 and 1,079.33 is: 1,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.59 : 4,906.64 = 1,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.59/4,906.64 = 1,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.59x = 4,906.64 × 1,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.59x = 5,295,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,883.75/3,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.24

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