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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.93, 4,877.19 and 1,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.93, 4,877.19 and 1,059.67 is: 1,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.93 : 4,877.19 = 1,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.93/4,877.19 = 1,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.93x = 4,877.19 × 1,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.93x = 5,168,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,211.93/3,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.76

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