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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.67, 4,874.50 and 1,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.67, 4,874.50 and 1,303.24 is: 1,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.67 : 4,874.50 = 1,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.67/4,874.50 = 1,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.67x = 4,874.50 × 1,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.67x = 6,352,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,627.94/3,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.85

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