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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.72, 4,866.56 and 2,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.72, 4,866.56 and 2,014.40 is: 3,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.72 : 4,866.56 = 2,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.72/4,866.56 = 2,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.72x = 4,866.56 × 2,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.72x = 9,803,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,803,198.46/3,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.70

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