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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.27, 4,875.68 and 1,402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.27, 4,875.68 and 1,402.25 is: 2,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.27 : 4,875.68 = 1,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.27/4,875.68 = 1,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.27x = 4,875.68 × 1,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.27x = 6,836,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,901.41/3,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.84

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