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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.23, 4,876.97 and 2,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.23, 4,876.97 and 2,707.24 is: 4,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.23 : 4,876.97 = 2,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.23/4,876.97 = 2,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.23x = 4,876.97 × 2,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.23x = 13,203,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,128.26/3,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.96

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