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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.67, 4,487.91 and 2,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.67, 4,487.91 and 2,503.14 is: 3,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.67 : 4,487.91 = 2,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.67/4,487.91 = 2,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.67x = 4,487.91 × 2,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.67x = 11,233,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233,840.82/3,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.86

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