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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.10, 4,867.08 and 2,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.10, 4,867.08 and 2,014.53 is: 3,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.10 : 4,867.08 = 2,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.10/4,867.08 = 2,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.10x = 4,867.08 × 2,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.10x = 9,804,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804,889.37/3,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.87

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