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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.65, 4,866.55 and 2,704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.65, 4,866.55 and 2,704.93 is: 4,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.65 : 4,866.55 = 2,704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.65/4,866.55 = 2,704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.65x = 4,866.55 × 2,704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.65x = 13,163,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,677.09/3,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.31

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