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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.73, 4,875.89 and 1,302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.73, 4,875.89 and 1,302.27 is: 1,954.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.73 : 4,875.89 = 1,302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.73/4,875.89 = 1,302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.73x = 4,875.89 × 1,302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.73x = 6,349,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,718.76/3,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.52

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