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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.53, 4,867.29 and 1,787.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.53, 4,867.29 and 1,787.67 is: 2,676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.53 : 4,867.29 = 1,787.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.53/4,867.29 = 1,787.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.53x = 4,867.29 × 1,787.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.53x = 8,701,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,108.31/3,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.83

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