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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.58, 4,876.82 and 1,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.58, 4,876.82 and 1,171.16 is: 1,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.58 : 4,876.82 = 1,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.58/4,876.82 = 1,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.58x = 4,876.82 × 1,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.58x = 5,711,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,536.51/3,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.54

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