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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.04, 4,877.10 and 1,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.04, 4,877.10 and 1,060.44 is: 1,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.04 : 4,877.10 = 1,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.04/4,877.10 = 1,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.04x = 4,877.10 × 1,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.04x = 5,171,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,871.92/3,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.84

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