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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.59, 4,876.35 and 1,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.59, 4,876.35 and 1,059.80 is: 1,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.59 : 4,876.35 = 1,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.59/4,876.35 = 1,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.59x = 4,876.35 × 1,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.59x = 5,167,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,964.34/3,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.37

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