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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.44, 4,877.10 and 2,373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.44, 4,877.10 and 2,373.75 is: 3,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.44 : 4,877.10 = 2,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.44/4,877.10 = 2,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.44x = 4,877.10 × 2,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.44x = 11,577,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,577,016.13/3,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.68

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