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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.91, 4,876.65 and 1,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.91, 4,876.65 and 1,030.49 is: 1,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.91 : 4,876.65 = 1,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.91/4,876.65 = 1,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.91x = 4,876.65 × 1,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.91x = 5,025,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,314.68/3,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.34

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