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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.40, 4,483.76 and 2,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.40, 4,483.76 and 2,008.16 is: 2,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.40 : 4,483.76 = 2,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.40/4,483.76 = 2,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.40x = 4,483.76 × 2,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.40x = 9,004,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,107.48/3,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.15

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