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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.62, 4,483.31 and 2,803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.62, 4,483.31 and 2,803.23 is: 3,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.62 : 4,483.31 = 2,803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.62/4,483.31 = 2,803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.62x = 4,483.31 × 2,803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.62x = 12,567,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,735.08/3,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.26

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