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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.43, 4,875.29 and 1,058.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.43, 4,875.29 and 1,058.97 is: 1,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.43 : 4,875.29 = 1,058.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.43/4,875.29 = 1,058.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.43x = 4,875.29 × 1,058.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.43x = 5,162,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,802.81/3,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.35

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