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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.06, 4,872.58 and 2,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.06, 4,872.58 and 2,207.32 is: 3,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.06 : 4,872.58 = 2,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.06/4,872.58 = 2,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.06x = 4,872.58 × 2,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.06x = 10,755,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755,343.29/3,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.28

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