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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.71, 4,876.54 and 1,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.71, 4,876.54 and 1,058.90 is: 1,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.71 : 4,876.54 = 1,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.71/4,876.54 = 1,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.71x = 4,876.54 × 1,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.71x = 5,163,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,758.66/3,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.50

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