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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.95, 4,481.51 and 2,303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.95, 4,481.51 and 2,303.81 is: 3,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.95 : 4,481.51 = 2,303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.95/4,481.51 = 2,303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.95x = 4,481.51 × 2,303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.95x = 10,324,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,547.55/3,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.86

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