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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.27, 4,881.47 and 2,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.27, 4,881.47 and 2,014.94 is: 3,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.27 : 4,881.47 = 2,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.27/4,881.47 = 2,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.27x = 4,881.47 × 2,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.27x = 9,835,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835,871.29/3,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.24

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