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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.71, 4,872.01 and 1,493.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.71, 4,872.01 and 1,493.85 is: 2,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.71 : 4,872.01 = 1,493.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.71/4,872.01 = 1,493.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.71x = 4,872.01 × 1,493.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.71x = 7,278,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,027.78/3,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.90

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