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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.22, 4,876.82 and 1,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.22, 4,876.82 and 1,059.94 is: 1,589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.22 : 4,876.82 = 1,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.22/4,876.82 = 1,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.22x = 4,876.82 × 1,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.22x = 5,169,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,151.43/3,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.91

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