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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.97, 4,866.89 and 2,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.97, 4,866.89 and 2,014.41 is: 3,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.97 : 4,866.89 = 2,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.97/4,866.89 = 2,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.97x = 4,866.89 × 2,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.97x = 9,803,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,803,911.88/3,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.69

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