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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.86, 4,875.63 and 1,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.86, 4,875.63 and 1,059.82 is: 1,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.86 : 4,875.63 = 1,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.86/4,875.63 = 1,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.86x = 4,875.63 × 1,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.86x = 5,167,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,290.19/3,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.03

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