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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.34, 4,877.37 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.34, 4,877.37 and 1,030.14 is: 1,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.34 : 4,877.37 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.34/4,877.37 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.34x = 4,877.37 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.34x = 5,024,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,373.93/3,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.32

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