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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.04, 4,876.73 and 1,864.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.04, 4,876.73 and 1,864.01 is: 2,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.04 : 4,876.73 = 1,864.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.04/4,876.73 = 1,864.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.04x = 4,876.73 × 1,864.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.04x = 9,090,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,239.78/3,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.10

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