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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.64, 4,877.96 and 1,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.64, 4,877.96 and 1,059.84 is: 1,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.64 : 4,877.96 = 1,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.64/4,877.96 = 1,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.64x = 4,877.96 × 1,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.64x = 5,169,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,857.13/3,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.92

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