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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.41, 4,877.10 and 1,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.41, 4,877.10 and 1,060.13 is: 1,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.41 : 4,877.10 = 1,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.41/4,877.10 = 1,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.41x = 4,877.10 × 1,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.41x = 5,170,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,360.02/3,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.19

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