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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.70, 4,876.99 and 1,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.70, 4,876.99 and 1,170.65 is: 1,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.70 : 4,876.99 = 1,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.70/4,876.99 = 1,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.70x = 4,876.99 × 1,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.70x = 5,709,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,264.19/3,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.32

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