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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.62, 4,868.64 and 3,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.62, 4,868.64 and 3,141.27 is: 4,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.62 : 4,868.64 = 3,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.62/4,868.64 = 3,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.62x = 4,868.64 × 3,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.62x = 15,293,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293,712.77/3,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.86

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