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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.79, 4,878.36 and 1,060.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.79, 4,878.36 and 1,060.47 is: 1,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.79 : 4,878.36 = 1,060.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.79/4,878.36 = 1,060.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.79x = 4,878.36 × 1,060.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.79x = 5,173,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,354.43/3,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.93

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