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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.08, 4,486.46 and 2,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.08, 4,486.46 and 2,917.98 is: 4,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.08 : 4,486.46 = 2,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.08/4,486.46 = 2,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.08x = 4,486.46 × 2,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.08x = 13,091,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091,385.96/3,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.02

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