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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.74, 4,878.12 and 1,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.74, 4,878.12 and 1,059.96 is: 1,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.74 : 4,878.12 = 1,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.74/4,878.12 = 1,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.74x = 4,878.12 × 1,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.74x = 5,170,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,612.08/3,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.11

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