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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.38, 4,877.58 and 1,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.38, 4,877.58 and 1,059.60 is: 1,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.38 : 4,877.58 = 1,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.38/4,877.58 = 1,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.38x = 4,877.58 × 1,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.38x = 5,168,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,278.47/3,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.56

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