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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.99, 4,875.41 and 1,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.99, 4,875.41 and 1,374.77 is: 2,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.99 : 4,875.41 = 1,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.99/4,875.41 = 1,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.99x = 4,875.41 × 1,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.99x = 6,702,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,567.41/3,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.97

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