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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.27, 4,876.62 and 1,401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.27, 4,876.62 and 1,401.85 is: 2,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.27 : 4,876.62 = 1,401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.27/4,876.62 = 1,401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.27x = 4,876.62 × 1,401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.27x = 6,836,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,289.75/3,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.30

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