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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.80, 4,877.40 and 1,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.80, 4,877.40 and 1,304.40 is: 1,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.80 : 4,877.40 = 1,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.80/4,877.40 = 1,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.80x = 4,877.40 × 1,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.80x = 6,362,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,080.56/3,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.08

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