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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.71, 4,875.49 and 1,376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.71, 4,875.49 and 1,376.63 is: 2,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.71 : 4,875.49 = 1,376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.71/4,875.49 = 1,376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.71x = 4,875.49 × 1,376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.71x = 6,711,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,745.80/3,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.07

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