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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.69, 4,484.51 and 2,071.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.69, 4,484.51 and 2,071.33 is: 2,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.69 : 4,484.51 = 2,071.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.69/4,484.51 = 2,071.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.69x = 4,484.51 × 2,071.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.69x = 9,288,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,889.74/3,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.51

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