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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.03, 4,485.08 and 1,852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.03, 4,485.08 and 1,852.75 is: 2,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.03 : 4,485.08 = 1,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.03/4,485.08 = 1,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.03x = 4,485.08 × 1,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.03x = 8,309,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,731.97/3,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.82

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