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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.84, 4,876.62 and 1,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.84, 4,876.62 and 1,302.82 is: 1,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.84 : 4,876.62 = 1,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.84/4,876.62 = 1,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.84x = 4,876.62 × 1,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.84x = 6,353,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,358.07/3,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.37

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