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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.88, 4,481.16 and 3,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.88, 4,481.16 and 3,075.92 is: 4,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.88 : 4,481.16 = 3,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.88/4,481.16 = 3,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.88x = 4,481.16 × 3,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.88x = 13,783,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,689.67/3,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.99

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