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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.78, 4,877.54 and 1,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.78, 4,877.54 and 1,302.54 is: 1,954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.78 : 4,877.54 = 1,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.78/4,877.54 = 1,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.78x = 4,877.54 × 1,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.78x = 6,353,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,190.95/3,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.36

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