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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.35, 4,876.74 and 1,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.35, 4,876.74 and 1,517.76 is: 2,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.35 : 4,876.74 = 1,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.35/4,876.74 = 1,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.35x = 4,876.74 × 1,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.35x = 7,401,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,720.90/3,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.21

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