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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.53, 4,878.21 and 1,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.53, 4,878.21 and 1,060.39 is: 1,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.53 : 4,878.21 = 1,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.53/4,878.21 = 1,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.53x = 4,878.21 × 1,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.53x = 5,172,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,799.80/3,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.88

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