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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.44, 4,871.51 and 1,864.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.44, 4,871.51 and 1,864.53 is: 2,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.44 : 4,871.51 = 1,864.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.44/4,871.51 = 1,864.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.44x = 4,871.51 × 1,864.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.44x = 9,083,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,076.54/3,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.41

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