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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.52, 4,876.50 and 1,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.52, 4,876.50 and 1,788.92 is: 2,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.52 : 4,876.50 = 1,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.52/4,876.50 = 1,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.52x = 4,876.50 × 1,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.52x = 8,723,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,668.38/3,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.78

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