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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.11, 4,870.74 and 1,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.11, 4,870.74 and 1,374.44 is: 2,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.11 : 4,870.74 = 1,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.11/4,870.74 = 1,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.11x = 4,870.74 × 1,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.11x = 6,694,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,539.81/3,250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.79

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