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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.72, 4,875.14 and 1,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.72, 4,875.14 and 1,059.64 is: 1,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.72 : 4,875.14 = 1,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.72/4,875.14 = 1,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.72x = 4,875.14 × 1,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.72x = 5,165,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,868.97/3,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.15

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