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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.76, 4,872.70 and 1,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.76, 4,872.70 and 1,517.96 is: 2,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.76 : 4,872.70 = 1,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.76/4,872.70 = 1,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.76x = 4,872.70 × 1,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.76x = 7,396,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396,563.69/3,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.33

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