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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.53, 4,483.98 and 2,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.53, 4,483.98 and 2,687.67 is: 3,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.53 : 4,483.98 = 2,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.53/4,483.98 = 2,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.53x = 4,483.98 × 2,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.53x = 12,051,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051,458.53/3,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.54

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