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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.70, 4,877.46 and 1,303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.70, 4,877.46 and 1,303.38 is: 1,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.70 : 4,877.46 = 1,303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.70/4,877.46 = 1,303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.70x = 4,877.46 × 1,303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.70x = 6,357,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,183.81/3,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.03

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