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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.43, 4,877.15 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.43, 4,877.15 and 1,060.38 is: 1,590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.43 : 4,877.15 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.43/4,877.15 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.43x = 4,877.15 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.43x = 5,171,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,627.02/3,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.57

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