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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.35, 4,875.93 and 1,401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.35, 4,875.93 and 1,401.93 is: 2,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.35 : 4,875.93 = 1,401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.35/4,875.93 = 1,401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.35x = 4,875.93 × 1,401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.35x = 6,835,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,835,712.54/3,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.07

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