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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.13, 4,483.35 and 1,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.13, 4,483.35 and 1,991.79 is: 2,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.13 : 4,483.35 = 1,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.13/4,483.35 = 1,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.13x = 4,483.35 × 1,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.13x = 8,929,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,929,891.70/3,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.55

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