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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.70, 4,877.55 and 2,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.70, 4,877.55 and 2,603.70 is: 3,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.70 : 4,877.55 = 2,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.70/4,877.55 = 2,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.70x = 4,877.55 × 2,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.70x = 12,699,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,676.94/3,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.55

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