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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.48, 4,876.14 and 2,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.48, 4,876.14 and 2,707.16 is: 4,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.48 : 4,876.14 = 2,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.48/4,876.14 = 2,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.48x = 4,876.14 × 2,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.48x = 13,200,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,491.16/3,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.84

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