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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.48, 4,874.26 and 1,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.48, 4,874.26 and 1,170.99 is: 1,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.48 : 4,874.26 = 1,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.48/4,874.26 = 1,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.48x = 4,874.26 × 1,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.48x = 5,707,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,709.72/3,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.42

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