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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.99, 4,872.91 and 1,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.99, 4,872.91 and 1,276.02 is: 1,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.99 : 4,872.91 = 1,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.99/4,872.91 = 1,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.99x = 4,872.91 × 1,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.99x = 6,217,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,930.62/3,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.63

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