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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.07, 4,873.52 and 2,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.07, 4,873.52 and 2,002.43 is: 3,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.07 : 4,873.52 = 2,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.07/4,873.52 = 2,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.07x = 4,873.52 × 2,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.07x = 9,758,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,882.65/3,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.74

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