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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.32, 4,876.82 and 2,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.32, 4,876.82 and 2,606.18 is: 3,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.32 : 4,876.82 = 2,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.32/4,876.82 = 2,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.32x = 4,876.82 × 2,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.32x = 12,709,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,870.75/3,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.14

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