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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.22, 4,867.31 and 2,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.22, 4,867.31 and 2,014.90 is: 3,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.22 : 4,867.31 = 2,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.22/4,867.31 = 2,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.22x = 4,867.31 × 2,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.22x = 9,807,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807,142.92/3,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.45

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