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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.86, 4,878.19 and 1,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.86, 4,878.19 and 1,060 is: 1,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.86 : 4,878.19 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.86/4,878.19 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.86x = 4,878.19 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.86x = 5,170,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,881.40/3,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.13

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