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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.90, 4,877.36 and 1,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.90, 4,877.36 and 1,060.62 is: 1,590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.90 : 4,877.36 = 1,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.90/4,877.36 = 1,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.90x = 4,877.36 × 1,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.90x = 5,173,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,025.56/3,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.77

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