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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.49, 5,179.23 and 1,260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.49, 5,179.23 and 1,260.69 is: 1,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.49 : 5,179.23 = 1,260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.49/5,179.23 = 1,260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.49x = 5,179.23 × 1,260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.49x = 6,529,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,403.47/3,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.22

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