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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.10, 4,875.67 and 1,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.10, 4,875.67 and 1,401.74 is: 2,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.10 : 4,875.67 = 1,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.10/4,875.67 = 1,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.10x = 4,875.67 × 1,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.10x = 6,834,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,414.66/3,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.83

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