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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.20, 4,867.05 and 1,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.20, 4,867.05 and 1,787.70 is: 2,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.20 : 4,867.05 = 1,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.20/4,867.05 = 1,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.20x = 4,867.05 × 1,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.20x = 8,700,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,825.29/3,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.01

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