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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.86, 4,878.96 and 1,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.86, 4,878.96 and 1,060.59 is: 1,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.86 : 4,878.96 = 1,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.86/4,878.96 = 1,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.86x = 4,878.96 × 1,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.86x = 5,174,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,576.19/3,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.27

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