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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.41, 4,875.28 and 1,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.41, 4,875.28 and 1,304.07 is: 1,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.41 : 4,875.28 = 1,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.41/4,875.28 = 1,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.41x = 4,875.28 × 1,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.41x = 6,357,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,706.39/3,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.37

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