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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.64, 4,487.37 and 1,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.64, 4,487.37 and 1,906.07 is: 2,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.64 : 4,487.37 = 1,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.64/4,487.37 = 1,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.64x = 4,487.37 × 1,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.64x = 8,553,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,241.34/3,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.25

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