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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.40, 4,870.08 and 3,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.40, 4,870.08 and 3,023.52 is: 4,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.40 : 4,870.08 = 3,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.40/4,870.08 = 3,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.40x = 4,870.08 × 3,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.40x = 14,724,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724,784.28/3,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.75

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