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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.65, 4,875.48 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.65, 4,875.48 and 1,059.39 is: 1,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.65 : 4,875.48 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.65/4,875.48 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.65x = 4,875.48 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.65x = 5,165,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,034.76/3,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.92

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