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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.06, 4,878.30 and 1,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.06, 4,878.30 and 1,496.60 is: 2,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.06 : 4,878.30 = 1,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.06/4,878.30 = 1,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.06x = 4,878.30 × 1,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.06x = 7,300,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,863.78/3,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.69

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