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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.68, 4,873.26 and 1,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.68, 4,873.26 and 1,305.25 is: 1,956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.68 : 4,873.26 = 1,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.68/4,873.26 = 1,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.68x = 4,873.26 × 1,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.68x = 6,360,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,815.33/3,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.16

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