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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.76, 4,876.73 and 1,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.76, 4,876.73 and 1,303.11 is: 1,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.76 : 4,876.73 = 1,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.76/4,876.73 = 1,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.76x = 4,876.73 × 1,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.76x = 6,354,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,909.11/3,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.90

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