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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.91, 4,878.78 and 1,497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.91, 4,878.78 and 1,497.45 is: 2,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.91 : 4,878.78 = 1,497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.91/4,878.78 = 1,497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.91x = 4,878.78 × 1,497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.91x = 7,305,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,729.11/3,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.60

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