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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.55, 4,875.96 and 1,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.55, 4,875.96 and 1,059.30 is: 1,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.55 : 4,875.96 = 1,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.55/4,875.96 = 1,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.55x = 4,875.96 × 1,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.55x = 5,165,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,104.43/3,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.00

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